262 Transmission exchange

dano49

Hello Forum,

I have a 1949 Hudson coupe, 262 c.i. and 3 speed transmission with a cracked block. I bought a used 1953 262 c.i. but it has a Hydramatic transmission. I would like to install the '53 262 but use my 3 speed. Will the 3 speed setup bolt up to it?

Thanks for the feedback.

–Dan

cheyenne7271

Yes it will

cheyenne7271

Just swap over all of the appropriate manual transmission stuff. 

54coupe

Yes. You will need to use the rear engine plate and starter that went with the stick shift trans, as well as a 51 and newer cylinder head.

dano49

Will there be no issues with the crank and pilot bearing?

54coupe

The pilot bearing is in the flywheel. When you put that on thr 53 engine you will be good to go.