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| Author: | SaltCitySlant0069 [ Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Engine and OD Transmission going in my 36 Pickup |
Hi all, I have just a few questions for the transmission community. Here are pictures of my Slant, which I am very confident came out of an automatic vehicle, although I can't be 100% sure. It's going into my 1937 dodge truck restoration project I am working on. Here is the OD bell housing that I purchased, as well as an A-833OD transmission. As far as these pictures show, do I have the correct machining for a pilot bushing in my crank? I know that I am going to need a 122 tooth flywheel with the proper register, as well as the 10" clutch assembly. I will be going with a hydraulic slave cylinder system; as I have to design and build the entirety of the rest of the truck, including my engine and transmission mounts. Not only that, but I figure that a modern hydraulic assembly will cause fewer problems in the long term. (If I am mistaken, please correct me.) We are going with the OD transmission because the rear end has high gearing (3.55) and oversize rear tires. My goal is to have the truck at least make it down to Vegas from central Utah, and I don't want the thing pushing 5500 rpms at 70. What, if anything, is likely to be difficult to overcome in this process, and what are some other parts that I will need to complete this build that will be difficult to either find or make? Thanks very much for insight. P.S. I have access to some machining tools, and am an experienced welder. Building a clutch fork or Z bar assembly, or modifying the bell housing in some way, will not be too extreme of a hurdle. I'm talking, impassable, need to change plans type of hurdles. I also have read about the 10" clutches going nuclear on the drag strip. We will not be beating on this truck, and it's being built for a super old guy. As long as freeway speeds won't blow it up, all is well. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sat Jan 18, 2025 1:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine and OD Transmission going in my 36 Pickup |
Sounds like a fun project! In 2002 I put a T5 behind the 225 in my 64 Dart. Great swap but lots of cutting and welding in that small body. I decided I did not want to deal with the stock clutch mechanisms, so I used this: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-1400-30. They have a version for the Mopar 833 trans, off the shelf. The geometry is perfect and it has worked well since then. I used a Wilwood clutch master cyl. I would use a 5/8" diam MC or maybe 11/16" on your application. The 10" clutch should work just fine on your truck application and not blow up. Try to find a NEW 10" pressure plate from a reputable brand, and make sure to torque the PP to flywheel bolts a bit over and use red loctite. If they loosen, bad things could happen. I can discuss more if you wish, but this is my initial 2 cents. Slant on and happy fabrications, Lou |
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