[MV] M715 ENGINE CONVERSION
MEMASS (MEMASS@aol.com)
Fri, 9 Jan 1998 09:14:21 EST
While researching re-engine options for my 67 M715, I came across an ad in 4
Wheel Drive mag. for HICKS 4x4 in Pomona, CA (909-865-7170). I called them
and talked to Dennis. He claims that you can mount a 350 engine to the T98
without an adapter. You will need to do a few things like: 1) Replace the 9"
transmission input shaft with a 7" shaft. 2) Change the pilot bushing 3)
Change a bearing (I don't recall which one) 4) Weld a tab on the lower left
corner of the transmission, then drill a hole and tap it (there is no mount at
this location on the stock transmission).
They can sell you all the required parts for about $170 (does not include the
hunk of metal you must weld). Does this sound possible? NOVAK sells an
adapter for $380 and ADVANCE sells them for $500. I'd be much more willing to
spend $170 and get my transmission welded than the other rates. By the way,
do the other kits happen to include a 7"input shaft, a bearing. a pilot
bushing adapter, etc.?
Mark Masse
1967 M715 (engine in morgue)
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