I have a 65 new yorker wagon that was converted by a dealer in 66 to a hemi 4spd car with being said the engine perch have been changed to accommodate this set up, I am trying to go back to a 440 and can't find any pics of where the original perchs were located. Any help,suggestions, or pics would be appreciated. ...I may have bit of a little more than I bargained for..thx in advance
Welcome to the dock!! I have seen pictures of that car and its' interesting story. Congratulations on such an interesting find!!
Since the 440 didn't come out until 1966, originally your car would have received the 413 or perhaps by special order a 426 wedge. The dealer then did the conversion to 426 hemi in 66.
I assume the motor perches have been cut off your subframe?
65 motor mounts were slightly different from 1966 and up, and also I believe the engines had a setback of 1 inch more than their 66 and up bretheren... so if you're looking to install a 440, to make it easier I suggest you get a junk 66 Chrysler or Dodge sub frame and cut the perches off that and weld them to your existing subframe, using the 66 subframe as a guide.
Actual 1966 and up rubber engine mounts are available from any parts store or eBay, while Schumacher Creative Services makes 66 to 65 conversion mounts, but those are only required if the original 1965 perches are still on your subframe.
Can you post some pics of your subframe? That would help us to help you.
Also, get a factory service manual (available online) if you don't have one already.
Thx for the knowledge, I will post some pics soon,I have located a 66 c in a yard close to me that I'm hoping he will cut up frame ,I will keep update ASAP again thanks for the help
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I have a 65 new yorker wagon that was converted by a dealer in 66 to a hemi 4spd car with being said the engine perch have been changed to accommodate this set up, I am trying to go back to a 440 and can't find any pics of where the original perchs were located. Any help,suggestions, or pics would be appreciated. ...I may have bit of a little more than I bargained for..thx in advance
This is the best I have. 65 300. Note the driver's side motor mount as well.
Just so you know, your wagon is a unibody car (no full frame), and the frame you see underhood is a bolt in subrame. Your recycler just unbolts it for you... check this link for a picture: