345 / 727 into 63 1/2 ton
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:20 pmI have a 63 1/2 ton short bed with the torsion bar front suspension, 6 cylinder and a 3 speed manual. I have found a 345 out of a Scout with a 727 that I am planning to swap into the truck. I have not dug into the conversion yet, but have a couple questions. Do I need to locate a truck / 2 wheel drive oil pan without the hump in the middle and the 2 drain plugs? Second is there a cross member addition that I need to do to mount the engine (front mount) in the frame? From a quick look it appears that the 6 cylinder mounts differently than the 8? I have not pulled the 6 yet...the 8 is in getting a going through by an IH guy and the 727 is as well by a local trans guy. Any insight on this swap would be appreciated. Would also like to convert to power steering......thanks for your help!