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1930-1931engine compatibility #255568 09/20/12 06:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI Smokeman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Smokeman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI	A friends son has a 1931 two-door coupe, the engine is froze. I have a 1930 engine on the stand. Will that engine bolt right into the 31? What would need to be revised? (also have the 30 bellhousing) Thanks, John Last edited by Smokeman; 09/20/12 06:43 PM.

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Re: 1930-1931engine compatibility Smokeman #255573 09/20/12 07:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico d2d2 ChatMaster - 750
d2d2 ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico	You would also have to use the 1930 transmission. If you have old Chevrolets, other old Chevrolets will find out where you live.

Re: 1930-1931engine compatibility d2d2 #255619 09/21/12 09:59 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 345 new jersey oldcarz Backyard Mechanic
oldcarz Backyard Mechanic Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 345 new jersey	To further clarify Dave's response, you would have to use all the same clutch fork and bell housing components either 1930 or 1931.

Re: 1930-1931engine compatibility oldcarz #255699 09/22/12 01:01 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI Smokeman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Smokeman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 75 Fremont, WI	Thanks,guys for the information. I only have the engine and bellhousing. He may have to re-build the 1931 engine. John

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