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Usually the only difference between a stick
shift crank and an automatic crank would be the pilot bearing in the
crankshaft for the transmission shaft to ride in when a stick shift is
used, the pilot bearing can be left in if you want to use an automatic in the
future. The 300 engine probably had an automatic behind it in the original car
it was in and a flywheel was used that fit the crank when the LaSalle
transmission was adapted to it as well as a bell housing made to fit the
engine and transmission. It could have been done by a backyard mechanic that
drilled holes wherever needed to Mickey Mouse the exchange but I think anyone
that could exchange the engine and fit the transmission would take care not to
damage the engine or transmission. You should be able to get a new clutch plate
by taking the old one in to a reputable clutch shop or NAPA store, if not the
plate can be rebuilt. The clutch plate would have to be for the LaSalle
transmission and the same diameter as the one that is in it.
John
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 8:06
AM
Subject: [FWDLK] I NEED YOUR ADVISE ON
THIS ONE?
I have a 56 Plymouth Fury with a 58 Chrysler 300D
engine (392 cubic inch) and a 3 speed LaSalle transmission in it. The clutch
is slipping and probably needs to be replaced.
How big a job is that to
replace the clutch and are clutches still available for it?
The car
was built around early 60s. I am very familiar with automatics which I raced
for years but when it comes to stick shifts I know very
little.
Ron Allyn Swartley
PS. I also wonder if the crank would accept an older
Chrysler torqueflight transmission?
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