Re: [AMC-List] 401V8 into Marlin questions

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" I want to put a 401 c.i. in one of my marlins. it now has a 327. is there a 
" bellhousing that will mate the 401 to the 3sp/od I have in my shop floor? If 
" not, will it bolt up to the flash-o-matic? If not how do I get around the 
" driveshaft bolted to the rear end situation? any help would be greatly 
" appreciated. mike mcKay 6marlin6@xxxxxxxx 573-793-3121

side shifter, right?  that should be a t-85/t-89, and afaik they were
still using it in '67 with the 290 and 343.  also, the bolt pattern is
similar to the amc t-10; i don't know if it's the same but if it is
then bellhousings for it are relatively common.  you can even find
them in early-'70s jeeps.

the iron warner was used with the new v8s all the way up to the '71
401.  there might be crank - converter pilot issues if your 401 isn't
a '71, but converter housings and even flexplates are out there.

in general, for getting around the torque tube issue:
you could convert to an open drive with ladder bars up to the
crossmember.
you could start with a 4wd extension housing / transfer case adapter
and machine a block with the t/c pattern on one side and the tt flange
pattern on the other.  it would probably have to have the tranny mount
and seal also.  you'd be open to any tranny ever used in a 4x4 though.
you could use another tranny with o/d and the o/d-tt adapter from your
current 3sp.  overall length probably wouldn't quite match up...
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