Forklift Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'm new to old dodges, please put up with my questions. I think I have the original fluid drive transmission in my 48 1 ton. If I wanted to change it out to a standard drive transmission what would fit my 230 bellhousing. what year trucks would I be looking for or what part number would I be lookng for ? can you convert a fluid drive to a direct drive. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Are you sure it is a fluid drive? Most of them had a 4 speed manual trans and clutch.There is nothing wrong with a fluid drive if that is what you have. They are very durable and long lived, with minimal upkeep.Look for old Fluid Drive threads in the Dodge and DeSoto boards. You will find full information on servicing and operating, although you may have to go back a year to find it. It's not worthwhile changing it over if you don't have to.They used the flathead 6 in trucks up to 1962. The trans, bellhousing, clutch, flywheel etc. out of any flathead 6 1 ton from the 40s 50s or early 60s should fit your truck.But I wouldn't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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