Hello guys I’m in need of some advice. I picked up a 59 Plymouth I’m wanting to put some muscle under the hood getting rid of the flathead 6 with 3 on the tree move to a 440 with 727 has any of you done this I sure would appreciate some guidance, with people that know more than me. I’m finding out I know nothing of mopar stuff. I know mounts will need to be welded for motor and trans different drive line and radiator. If anyone has some first hand experience that would be great thanks for your time.
Looks like he's in luck RockAuto closeout deal: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog....9l+361cid+v8,1489378,engine,motor+mount,5552
59 was one of the last years for the flathead, don't scrap the motor it has a somewhat rare lowered water pump housing, 12 volt electrics and I have heard that the last generation of the flat head had more h.p. And had a better breathing exhaust manifold.
Use factory parts as said above, the mounts can be a lift tricky to find Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Where are you located? I know of one salvage yard that may have what you need, but would advise you to pick it up in person, as they have a bit of a reputation for screwing buyers that aren't local.
Yeah your right there, but there's some knuckle head like me using an old lump like that so I'm just saying don't scrap it out. Sorry for hi jacking your thread
Yank that crusty turd out and slam home that 440! Speedway sells Hemi engine mounting brackets for a Hemi that fit the 440 as well. You can fab up frame brackets hella easy. Tranny crossmember is a cinch as well, use the 1966 style tranny mount it’s easiest to work with. I’ve put big block Chrysler engines in Model As, a 1952 Plymouth and cars they belong in and they’re just as easy as the small block Chevy. I’ve even thought about putting one in my ‘56 Chevy!