1937 to 1941 Engine Swap

[dodge55]

Good Morning All,

I had asked this before, and want to be 100% certain that a 1941 Dodge / Plymouth engine will bolt up to a 1937 trans. I know the engines were the same from 35 to 41, but just want to be sure since the transmissions changed in 39. Stater hole location the same too? Thanks.

[dave38fastback]

Hi There

I have a '54 engine bolted to a '38 gearbox/clutch without any problems. You MAY need to change starter if the flywheel is different, maybe even re-bush where the input shaft positions into the flywheel but it should work....I even spoke to guy on the weekend that bolted a 40's engine to a '37 Plymouth bodied Chrysler...no complications. Even if there is a mismatch it likely to be minor and an easy fix. Let us konw hopw you go!!!

[Guest EJoyce]

I have a 1936 Dodge 1 1/2 ton truck with a 1952 Dodge large truck motor (251) bolted to 1936 original transmission using original starter. Works great and more power.