/6-3sp to V8-sp swap

PrairieDog · Post by **PrairieDog** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:57 am

My 69 D100 has a 225 six and 3 speed standard. I am looking at a 1974 318 4 speed from a 1 ton farm truck. Is this an easy swap or what will need to be changed?
Thanks
Prairiedog

hemiabone · Post by **hemiabone** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:40 am

hay,paraiedog,hemiabone here,the swap will be easy if you have the right stuff.if you are any where near wasington,i have a 318/4speed in a 70d-200 that would be easer to swap in.i have all the motor mounts and trans mounts.drop me a line if you are interested.

Post by **cowboy** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:51 am

prairiedog, make sure you unbolt the steel moter mounts from the frame & you'll also need the complete drive shaft to run the 4 spd , trans mount is the same as the 3 spd , also get the radeator(sp)

Post by **Hobcobble** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:23 pm

For 4 speed Sweptlines, you'll be running a 2 piece
drive-line and will need the carrier bearing and its
c-member which attaches to your frame. This drive
line out of the 1 ton truck will probably be of a
different length and the u-joints may very well not
match your yoke on the 8 3/4 rear on your D100. The
ideal way to go is to find a '69-'71 D200 donor truck
with all the goodies you'll need.
John

hemiabone · Post by **hemiabone** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:39 pm

hay,prariedog,the 69/71d-200 will give you all the right parts you need for the swap.i have a 70d-200 with the 318/4speed in it,i have all of the crossmembers,have the rad for the 318/4speed.i have the drivelines also.drop me a line if you need any of this.make offer/trades welcome.