R rusty46 Well-known member Joined Oct 30, 2008 Messages 143 Jun 30, 2011 #1 Has anyone swapped an LA 318 into a '39-'47 Dodge,Plymouth or Fargo pickup using the original straight axle? I hear that the major pain is that there is gonna be a steering box and starter interference issue??
Has anyone swapped an LA 318 into a '39-'47 Dodge,Plymouth or Fargo pickup using the original straight axle? I hear that the major pain is that there is gonna be a steering box and starter interference issue??
Toad Well-known member Joined Dec 20, 2009 Messages 1,504 Location The big pond Jun 30, 2011 #2 If memory serves I think the steering box is about midway between the cowl & radiator and shouldn't pose a problem. Toad
If memory serves I think the steering box is about midway between the cowl & radiator and shouldn't pose a problem. Toad
rustybeercan Never met a beer he didn't like! Joined Aug 7, 2007 Messages 1,561 Location Waller, Tx. Jul 1, 2011 #4 Only problem might be header clearance depending on what type you use! Beercan
R rusty46 Well-known member Joined Oct 30, 2008 Messages 143 Jul 1, 2011 #5 rustybeercan said: Only problem might be header clearance depending on what type you use! Beercan Click to expand... They will be fabbed from some aftermarket set -M
rustybeercan said: Only problem might be header clearance depending on what type you use! Beercan Click to expand... They will be fabbed from some aftermarket set -M