If Illinois isn't too far for you, I have a running 322 from a 1956 Century with a rebuild Dynaflow transmission. The engine had the drivers side dual exhaust manifold. Send me a message if you are...
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If Illinois isn't too far for you, I have a running 322 from a 1956 Century with a rebuild Dynaflow transmission. The engine had the drivers side dual exhaust manifold. Send me a message if you are...
That looks very similar to my 1956. That panel should just pull out. The "screw" looking thing is more like a nail with ridges. It pushes into a retainer on the pillar. Nothing is screwed in. They...
Could be many things. The gas pedal start feature uses a switch located on the carb that should have two wires attached. Check to see that the wires are attached. You can check to see if the switch...
+1 on Steele Rubber. I used them on most all the rubber for my '56 wagon and had no issues. I think some suppliers resell for them but I had good service directly from them. The printed catalog was a...
Wolfgang,
There should be two studs sticking out of the block where the cover mounts. The studs allow the cover to stand off from the block a little. It is hard to see if you have them in the...
Brandon,
Where are you located? I have rear bumper and a front bumper main section. I don't have the front bumper dagmar bullet pieces.
I am in central Illinois. They are big and bulky and I would...
Perry,
I think you need to pop the pin out of the end of the shaft and the gear will slide off. Then the shaft will pullout of the housing. Should let you finish things up then.
Tom,
That does sound like a better way. If I only had a jack...
It has been awhile since I did mine but as I recall you need to pull the rear axle back after the bolts are removed from the torque ball at the end of the transmission. I used a come along tied off...
Ray,
What is the failure point in that setup, the stabilizing rod or the connection point on the frame? I ask because that is how my rear axle is setup. I don't have that many miles on it yet and...
If the Carter carb has the two pronged switch built into the carb it should work just like your old carb. You can do a quick check with a continuity test. Put a volt-ohm meter in the ohm position and...
I am using a Rochester 4G off a 1960 Buick 401 motor. It has the switch in the carb for the push to start feature. I think 1960 was the last year for that but it might have been 1961. I am using it...
Are you talking about the thin stainless trim that runs just below the windows? I don't know where you can get new ones but I could probably find some pictures of what it looks like if that would...
I am transplanting a 401 into my 1956wagon this winter and am working on some of the engine details. Hereis what I would like to do. I want to keep the new motorlooking like the 322 as much as...
WildKitty
I have one that came from a 2 barrel carb, I think. The dashpot would actually be a little closer to the carb than the one I have mounted on the motor. If you think you can use the black...
sledhead,
How about posting a couple of pics of your setup?
You can't go wrong with a wagon! Post some photos when you get them.
Thanks for the comments Doc. I have a transmission adaptor, flex plate, etc to make the conversion. My only thought was there is no way I have time to get it done this summer. I could probably get...
I am planning on swapping my 322 with a 401 in my 1956 Century wagon. I picked up a 1963 401 motor and transmission and have rebuilt the motor. Picked up a 1963 Riviera rear end for the swap too. I...
WildKitty,
I think I have a dashpot bracket off a 1963 401 2 bbl manifold. Not sure if that would work for what you need or not. If you think it would work I can try to get a photo of it. It's yours...
Sometimes things go better than expected. What are you using for the rear axle setup? I am in the early stages of an engine swap in my '56. Trying to get everything I need before I take the car apart.
Jeff,
There are three bolts on the flywheel that are 120 degrees apart that need to be taken off. You can access them from the access plate on the transmission. You will have to be able to rotate...
This is from a 1956 power steering pump. It is the pump body with the reservoir off. The gaskets are held in place with the bolts. I thought I had a photo of the seals but can't fine one. Yours...
Just measured one from a '63 401 and it is 6 3/4 inches diameter.
Rem,
I have a center sump oil pan from a 401 that I am looking to replace with a rear sump oil pan. The 401 and 364 pans should interchange I would galdly trade you if you are interested. I am not...