notime1977

I am in the process of doing what you are asking right now.... I bought a '78 R model with a 673 with Jake, turbo, and aftercooler, (they tell me it is a 300 plus) and am installing it in my '64 B-61 tandem.... I know the front mount is different, the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same, but I have to go from the 3/8" bolts to 7/16" which I have taken care of. We can talk on the phone if you want. In a few more weeks, I will have more info......I think I can leave the starter on the driver side, from my measurements, it looks like there is room...If someone knows this is not correct, please let me know........Thanks.

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I am in the process of doing what you are asking right now.... I bought a '78 R model with a 673 with Jake, turbo, and aftercooler, (they tell me it is a 300 plus) and am installing it in my '64 B-61 tandem.... I know the front mount is different, the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same, but I have to go from the 3/8" bolts to 7/16" which I have taken care of. We can talk on the phone if you want. In a few more weeks, I will have more info......I think I can leave the starter on the driver side, from my measurements, it looks like there is room...If someone knows this is not correct, please let me know........Thanks.

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Put the flywheel housing from your B on the R engine.....but check oil pan to see if the starter will fit. I learned the hard way that a b-model pan has a slight taper so there is starter clearence. you may be able to swap pans also ???  John

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Thanks John. BTW That is one beautiful B75, I heve never seen one that nice. Very Classy.

Will an ENDT 673 C fit in a B-model? I was looking at a 1968 R611 today, that had this engine a duplex and 4.25 ratio rear. The starter is in the same place as my B61 steering box. Any way to get around this? Thought I'd run the single axle R model with a 5yd dump box until I can get the B model further along(rewire, new airlines and paint/ body). Then change out the engines, as the R611 cab is rusty sagging and bent.

I'd buy one if the price was even close to the fiberglass ones. I'd prefer all shiny, but would buy one and paint to match if the quality was OK.