Hello I want to run a 383 on a engine test stand, do I have to locate a bellhousing and flywheel to do this? I only have the 727 automatic, Thanks for the help.
^^^ yes, I saw it recently It was just a piece of 3/8 plate holding the starter where it should be and a flywheel. Im sure an empty convertor could work the same. Im gonna mount the whole engine/904 to my test stand and just put a loop on the trans cooler line and a Bayer aspirin bottle in the output shaft seal.
@RustyRatRod if you find a picture of that starter plate please post it up. We have a 383 coming up in a month or so to break in on the run stand.
As far as I know the 383 will take the same flywheel as the 318 flywheel that we use here. So won't have to buy another flywheel special for the 383.
U need something on the rear of the converter to stabilize it. U just can’t just use the flex plate. Kim.You could mock up a mid-plate of sorts, then just use your flex plate and converter.... Mount the starter to the midplate and you are set.
@RustyRatRod if you find a picture of that starter plate please post it up. We have a 383 coming up in a month or so to break in on the run stand.
As far as I know the 383 will take the same flywheel as the 318 flywheel that we use here. So won't have to buy another flywheel special for the 383.
Turn your big block MOPAR engine over using the starter without a bell housing. 1/4" bare steel plate.
PLEASE NOTE!!! "ONLY FOR THE 130 TOOTH FLYWHEEL"
Here is the 318, 130 tooth, neutral balance flywheel we use.
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Used on 318. 340, can use on the 360s with the weighted plate, and now 383s too.
Proof will be in the pudding when it all fits.
360 external balance plate for use with 130 tooth flywheels.
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Hello, I looked into that new powerglide conversion flywheel for around $160.-, then I stumbled on this 383 flywheel for $115.- on ebay. Whom ever buys this new engine I built will likely use the 383 flywheel. I like having options, good call Pittsburgh Racer !If you guys keep your eyes open you can buy the used flywheels that is powerglide use on our conversions. I use the same plates on my big blocks and small blocks. If any needs a picture let me know.