Engine, transmission, rear-end, driveline, fuel system etc..
vrod02
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by vrod02 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:19 pm
I found a rv 440 running engine with correct sump oil dip stick and manifolds. crank is drilled for a 4 speed. Will the 383 flywheel work on the 440 ? Save me some coin on a 383 build.
712edf
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by 712edf » Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:40 pm
yes if the 440 is internally balanced. Look at the harmonic balancer. If it is thin then it is. Thick balancer = cast crank/externally balanced.
Bucky
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vrod02
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by vrod02 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:47 pm
Thanks Bucky I searched this site for hrs. looking for a thread
712edf
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by 712edf » Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:06 pm
440's didn't come in trucks until around 72-73, not in our Sweptlines.
Bucky
1966 W500
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1978 W200 club cab
vrod02
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by vrod02 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:31 pm
ya I know not a purist. keeping the 225 for future owner if ever!
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by cawen » Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:47 am
My grandpa put a 440 in mine. He said he fabbed up the motor mounts, but everything else lined up.
MoJoe
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by MoJoe » Thu Apr 13, 2017 6:31 pm
I did this swap and the RV manifolds I had did not fit on the drivers side. Hopefully you won't have that issue. I used motor mounts from a late seventies big block truck and the RV pan worked perfect. Good luck!
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