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Technical Chrysler flathead industrial

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by tanner97, Jun 20, 2022.

  1. tanner97
    Joined: Nov 16, 2016
    Posts: 2

    tanner97

    I recently purchased a 1945 Dodge 1/2ton. Motor is and has a cracked manifold. I found a 1965 Chrysler flathead 6 industrial motor. Runs good. Removed from an airport tug. I would like some help/advice on what it will take to swap this into the truck. Photos attached. Thx. Skip 8C5AD157-3CB4-46DB-8A67-CA1A7B376557.jpeg D3B7FAF3-0FD5-4AD3-BAC3-556C8B498743.jpeg AD2C0C02-0195-4E78-AD46-67D6C6C0F21B.jpeg DC049EF4-D29B-43DB-B8ED-5B0AB8E68287.jpeg
     

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  2. Budget36
    Joined: Nov 29, 2014
    Posts: 13,174

    Budget36
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    Look at the crank/flywheel. I had an industrial 218 and it had an 8 bolt crank. 4 bolt flywheel would bolt on, but offset was not correct to mate with my pp/disc set up
     
  3. inthweedz
    Joined: Mar 29, 2011
    Posts: 580

    inthweedz
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    Only thing I've heard is there is a different length of the engine over the years..
     
  4. KenC
    Joined: Sep 14, 2006
    Posts: 1,045

    KenC
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    That one looks to be a 251, if so the head will be about 25" long. Your original will be 23. The clutch housing will bolt up OK. the front mount will need holes drilled about 2" further forward and the radiator relocated. Yours looks like it came from an automatic so it will need to use your old flywheel etc. I think the starter mounting surface can be milled to seat the starter deeper to mesh with the flywheel. Or just get a housing and matching starter.
     

  5. tanner97
    Joined: Nov 16, 2016
    Posts: 2

    tanner97

    Thank you. The seller has confirmed that it is a 23'' head. So length wise it should fit. My truck is a manual transmission.
     
  6. rusty rocket
    Joined: Oct 30, 2011
    Posts: 5,053

    rusty rocket
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    So if it’s a 23” it’s a dodge or Plymouth. 25” is Chrysler or Desoto.
     
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