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Author:  FreeFish [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:24 pm ]
Post subject:  71 engine into a 66

Is there anything other than the carb linkage that might cause me a headache? Will the 66 auto trans bolt up?

Thanks,

John

Author:  ValiantOne [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:52 pm ]
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If you intend to use the 66 trans you will need a bushing on the back of the crankshaft.

I am doing the same thing right now and I am using the old manifold set and carb, so I can use all the same throttle linkages.

There is a resource listed in Frank Adkins Chrysler Performance book for the crank bushing. If you need the info, let me know and I will look it up for you.

Chris

Author:  ValiantOne [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:53 pm ]
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Oh yeah, the 66 flex plate won't work on the late model crank either. You'll have to get a post 68 flex plate.

I am dealing with EXACTLY the same thing right now.

C

Author:  Doc [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:15 pm ]
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The oil pan and pick-up tube fron the 66 engine needs to be used on the 71 motor.
DD

Author:  FreeFish [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:33 pm ]
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Thanks everyone,

I did a quick search and found a post about tflitepatty selling the bushings, so I sent an email. I hope the engine will come with the flex plate, so all else I have to do is find an oil pan gasket, and get the deal done with the engine. The fella I'm dealing with seems a little wishy-washy.

Once again, I appreciate the advice.

John

Author:  ValiantOne [ Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:51 pm ]
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Quote:
The oil pan and pick-up tube fron the 66 engine needs to be used on the 71 motor.
DD
Dang I need the oil pickup too?! Ugh. One of the guys on bigblockdart hipped me to the oil pan thing. (sorry I forgot that freefish) so I pulled the 66 pan last night.

guess I'll be swappin' the tube tomorrow night:)

Thanks Doc!!

Chris E.

Author:  FreeFish [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:50 am ]
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One more thing, if I get the trans with it, will it match up to the driveshaft? drive train is coming from a 71 duster. My barracuda is a 66.

Thanks again...

Author:  Doc [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:25 am ]
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Quote:
One more thing, if I get the trans with it, will it match up to the driveshaft? drive train is coming from a 71 duster. My barracuda is a 66.

Thanks again...
Yes, using the 71 trans with the engine is a good way to go for any 66 and up A-Body application.
DD

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