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Willys engine help?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by STUKA, May 23, 2008.

  1. STUKA
    Joined: Apr 14, 2004
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    So I'm thinking of using an M38A-1 F-Head Jeep engine in a little beater I'm planning.The bellhousing is for a Borg Warner T-90 trans,but they are all 4WD and have the mounting flange for a transfer case.I think I will p*** on having a 4 wheel drive Hot Rod.Does anyone know if there is a trans that will bolt up to my bellhosing?
     
  2. RichFox
    Joined: Dec 3, 2006
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    Seems like lots of those things were Postal delivery trucks and two wheel drive. I would look around for that stuff
     
  3. Bruce Lancaster
    Joined: Oct 9, 2001
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    Also Henry J sources?? T-little bitty trans, can't think of number, with OD. It was closely related to some Jeep trans and I remember hearing once that it could be made into a floor shift with Jeep top...
    Basic trans was used on most lighter cars of the time, Stude, Willys, don't know if patterns were the same. T-56 maybe??
     
  4. tjm73
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  5. HEATHEN
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    from SIDNEY, NY

    I've seen them with T-86 transmissions bolted to them.
     
  6. STUKA
    Joined: Apr 14, 2004
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    Thanks a lot for the help..I think my "cheap and easy" engine idea is gonna be a h***le..$100 for the engine+$500 for gas to find a trans= I'm using the Ford Flathead out in the garage!
     
  7. tjm73
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    The Ford will sound better anyway. :D
     
  8. 54panman
    Joined: May 19, 2008
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    ya you can use a 2wd 3speed willys t-90 like i have stock in my 48 pickup!!! you probably best looking for someone parting out a willys wagon or an international harvester (60-mid 70 i no) thats alot more common...... but let me know if you dont find one im thinking about parting mine out panman
     
  9. Flat Ernie
    Joined: Jun 5, 2002
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    I believe the bellhousing bolt pattern for a p***enger car Willys (Americar) will work. Then 2WD ******s that will bolt up are out there as well - Kaiser, Jeepster, have heard some Studebaker & even early Falcon might...
     

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