Danger Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Hello folks, I have a dilemma. I am looking for suggestions on the best course of action to take in regards to the engine/transmission (gear box) combination for a 1948 Dodge Deluxe 4-Door Sedan Fluid-Drive. See link below for full description. My problem is that the engine (Chrysler L-head Six 230) is literally busted as it has a gaping hole on the bottom side. That brings me to the dilemma. What is the best course of action: 1. Hunt down a replacement engine of the type that originally came with the car. Are such engines out there anywhere? Due to the fact that the gear box is a fluid drive, I was once told that finding a modern engine to mate to the old gear box would be extremely problematic. Replacing the original engine with an identical (or similar) period engine would would be ideal. Are there such engines out there and available? Or, 2. Replace both engine and the gearbox with a modern pairing. Or, 3. Other options??? Car description: https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1948/588590/dodge_deluxe_4-door_sedan_fluid-drive.html Thanks all, Danger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 You should be able to find one, or at least something real close. The first question anyone will ask is how long is the head, 23" or 25". Measure it and find out. This basic engine was made for decades and is almost indestructible. I'm sure with a little looking around something will turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 See General Discussion for answers to this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Thanks all. Good info. I will measure the block. On 7/2/2020 at 11:20 AM, Rusty_OToole said: See General Discussion for answers to this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Engines are readily available and priced good. I’d find a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 If you are in Marina California there should be no problem locating a suitable engine. A lot of them get discarded when owners build hot rods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I know French Lake auto has some in stock. You can usually find the engine and trans still bolted together for one price. Contact any larger hot rod shop near you. Running motors usually can be had for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 French Lake Auto. Check. I'll add that to the list of potentials. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom ark Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 there are a couple engines and trans in Sylmar. let me know and I can ask the guy, he may want to sell the whole storage unit, full coupe car in parts, many extra parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 What's up with the fan blade?!!!!💣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, c49er said: What's up with the fan blade?!!!!💣 Things were tough during the Korean war so he bolted on a lawnmower blade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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