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Hope the pic works. Delta is my 1970 that I have driven the wheels off the last couple years, the 360 wasn't bad, but underpowered and hated RPMs. Built a 455 Olds for it, ported, balanced, etc., should be at least 400 HP. I've built and raced a few 455 Olds. Took quickest Olds in 2007 Hotrod drag week with my 442.
What it took,,,,, Hooked it up to the T18 using a Buick bell I had, starter pocket is on wrong side. With a gear mini starter, just had to die grind room for the gear that pops out. Drill crank for input shaft (typical on Olds for any manual conversion) custom pilot bushing. The input shaft was a bit long, used a BOP to Chevy tranny adaptor to gain a 1/4" more space, used GM clutch fork clearanced a bit to slip on the AMC throw out bearing. Clutch linkage, had to shorten the Z-bar 1 1/2", drilled and tapped the mini starter to mount motor end of Z-bar (worked very well). Motor mounts, used the 360 mounts (moved back a bit) with a 1 1/2" spacer to get proper height. Had to move heater box over a 1/2" and small dent in tappet cover for hydro-boost. First drive yesterday, WOW! It's what I hoped for, pulls willingly to 5,500 RPMs, power to spare, too early to tell on mileage, but I'm willing to bet its better.
BP Drivetrain...........
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