Posted by Geoff [172.70.131.200] on Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 12:28:54 :
In Reply to: Re: Big block in a power giant posted by Clint Dixon [172.70.131.200] on Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 08:39:27 :
Thats a nice drawing. Too bad those were not available for all the engines. It looks like my 361 is about 2 1/2 in. longer than that hemi from the fan to the rear of the block. Mine has the big water pump housing and a different water pump than the 440. Also, the canister oil filter will never clear the frame, so I would need to change to a remote type.
I agree that the bell housing is a problem. It is kind of a monster. This is a good running engine and I'd like to use it, but it just might be too big of a headache to make it fit.
Also, I can't use my np540 with it because the 541 has a 1-1/2 in. input shaft vs. the 1-3/8 in. in the 540.
I assume that the frame is different on the w500 vs. the two wheel drive trucks.