Could use some input on 318 to automatic

[memike]

I just want to make sure I will not run into any unexpected problem, I have a 1985 ramcharger and a 1986 3/4 tun dodge truck 4 speed standard.
I am going to pull the ramcharger engine and put the 318 that is in the 3/4 tun standard truck. Will it be a direct bolt on to my crank shaft ?
I am thinking that the automatic will bolt right up to the crank to the fly wheel ?

Thank you for the reminder and help, I am just getting old and want to make sure that the brain has not forgot anything :ear::confused2:

 

[bremereric]

I just want to make sure I will not run into any unexpected problem, I have a 1985 ramcharger and a 1986 3/4 tun dodge truck 4 speed standard.
I am going to pull the ramcharger engine and put the 318 that is in the 3/4 tun standard truck. Will it be a direct bolt on to my crank shaft ?
I am thinking that the automatic will bolt right up to the crank to the fly wheel ?

Thank you for the reminder and help, I am just getting old and want to make sure that the brain has not forgot anything :ear::confused2:

Yep Mike the only differance is that it will have a pilot bushing or bearing...it should not even interfere with the flex plate....like me get this staight...:confused2: is the standard truck motor going in the automatic Ramcharger?

 

[memike]

Yep Mike the only differance is that it will have a pilot bushing or bearing...it should not even interfere with the flex plate....like me get this staight...:confused2: is the standard truck motor going in the automatic Ramcharger?

Yes, the 1986 standard truck engine will be going in the ramcharger and hooked up to the automatic :nod: and thank you for the :help:, I will pull the pilot bushing out of the crank and save it with the granny low 4 speed. Does this sound correct sir as I :juggle: ?
It's been a while for this ol fart and I will be assisting Creed keeping tools and wiring correct and enjoy freshening up the RV318 engine.

 

[jmaack727]

Are they both 318s? If so just remove flywheel and pilot bearing and install the flexplate.

 

[bear]

It will work with no problems unless your going from a 360 to the 318 . If your Ramcharger has a 360 in it now then your gunna need a 318 converter and a motor mount bracket . But you can use the bracket from the 318 your putting in , so all you would need is the converer . Thats if your going from a 360 to the 318 . If it's 318 to 318 then your all set !

 

[memike]

Are they both 318s? If so just remove flywheel and pilot bearing and install the flexplate.

Thank you jmaack727 :nod: , yall have me fixed up and confident :yo:

 

[secret indy]

Pilot bearing can be left in the crank. It will not interfear with the torque converter at all. Just extra labour you don't really need to do.

 

[stansgray03]

Guess I'm late on this one Mike, looks like you alreay got the answer you need. Now get to work!:tea:

 

[memike]

The shaft from the standard trans pulled it out along with the trans and all is great and the Ramcharger is burring and driving great secrt indy, Thank you

 

[memike]

Guess I'm late on this one Mike, looks like you alreay got the answer you need. Now get to work!:tea:

We did get to work Stan, and what a hot couple days so I am on the :couch2:You should have seen our faces driving it off the hill to test the old automatic out Drove and shifted perfectly :humble:
I want to thank everyone for chiming in on this
and keeping me straight and confident :grouphug:

 

[stansgray03]

Glad to hear all work out good.:drum: Now take it easy for a couple days.:couch2: