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should i make the swap?
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:14 pm
by prosparky475
OK I have a chance to pick up a 69 383. I have a 69 W200 with a 318 and the 435. Question is will it be possible to find a 727 that will work or would it be easier and cheaper to just find a bell housing for the 435?
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:16 pm
by dodgeboykim
I would think with your 69 truck you could go either way easily.
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:01 pm
by PwrWgnDrvr
Dont u need a special short trans to fit in front of the t-case?
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:04 pm
by dodgeboykim
Someone with a little more knowledge of those years for the W series will have to chime in. Possibly a D series club cab trans from a lifestyle (72/78)truck with a BB.
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:45 am
by Roxyflash
Those bell housings are easy to find compared to the hydraulic bell.You will also need the matching flywheel .
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:33 am
by Duh
Sir
1. The Manual Route
a. Manual Bell Housing for The Big Block Engine
b. Set of Big Block "Center Dump" Exhaust Manifolds
c. Big Block Oil Pan with a Slump ( and pick up ) that fits the truck
d. Big Block designed Motor Mount Brackets
This is the Big Block short list of Must Have Manual Items
1a. The Automatic Route
m. Big Block - Short Body 727
n. Shift Linkage for The Automatic
o. Set of Big Block "Center Dump" Exhaust Manifolds
p. Big Block Oil Pan with a Slump ( and pick up ) that fits the truck
q. Big Block designed Motor Mount Brackets
This is the Big Block short list of Must Have Automatic Items
Rodger & Gabby
FltSgt@outlook.com
COS
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:05 am
by PwrWgnDrvr
Add to Roger's list an auto steering column and some sort of auto cooling radiator
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:13 am
by CMR70D3
PwrWgnDrvr wrote:Dont u need a special short trans to fit in front of the t-case?
Here' a pic. of a BB 727 short tail.It came out of a 76' motorhome. They will fit in front of the T-case. Paid around $200 for it.
Chris
*Edit: Short shaft tail is 8" long.
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:59 pm
by 712edf
The 318 flywheel should work on the 383. Both require a neutral balance 143 tooth. Just have to get the big block mechanical bell. They go for about $200-250
I believe your existing clutch disc/pressure plate/linkage/etc should all work with the BB bell.
Bucky
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:55 pm
by Hobcobble
PwrWgnDrvr wrote:Add to Roger's list an auto steering column and some sort of auto cooling radiator
Add to Terry's supplement to Rodger's list....
All related linkages for the auto tranny column
[shift linkages and kick-down linkages]....
John
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:31 am
by prosparky475
Well crap! Looks like I might be cutting off more than I can chew.thanks for all the input and posts. Anyone need a 68 383?
Re: should i make the swap?
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 10:42 am
by WD
Bring me a manual shift column and you can rob the auto column and related bits out of my 69. I'm going to be swapping to a floor mounted swan neck shifter anyway. I'm just north of Memphis. I want the inside of the 69 to more closely match the inside of the 49, which came stock with a swan neck 3 speed shifter. Both getting bucket seats and small center consoles.