engine question

[Moparluversince1964]

Not much info found yet, but most engines in 59s are red, or red/gold, mine is blue. just wondering why?
I think its a 318 poly?

[Faulkner]

Actually, I believe that silver is the correct color for a 318's block (I think '58 was red) -- and that the valve covers are red. Is that right, Matthew?

You can tell a 318 by the fact that the distributor is in the rear, and the valve covers are "scalloped" on the bottom edge...

Dan

[sportfury1959]

Mine was red when I bought it. Later I found out that under the red was blue. When I pulled the 318 engine there was the blue colour between the bell housing and the engine block. That gives me a strong indication that the original colour of MY engine was blue. It’s most unlikely that anyone pulled the engine before I did it, but of course who can say that for sure. Maybe the colour changed from plant to plant?

Stefan

[rogerh]

Check your block numbers first of all....

[Moparluversince1964]

I see that alot of overdrive bolt ons for 3 speed automatics are available for chevys n fords, but does anyone make one for mopars??
OR, is there a overdrive tranny that will still work with the 59 push buttons.
OR, has anyone invented something, I have some ideas floating, but will research more n rehash 3 ideas i have into a viable one, Thanks

[rogerh]

Mopar made overdrives for their manual transmissions in 59, but that is all. There was no overdrive for Torqueflites. What is it you feel you are lacking with 3-spd Torqueflite? My 2000 Dodge Dakota 4WD has four forward speeds..is that what you want? I must admit, my 59 Plymouth w/ 3-spd Torqueflite does seem to scream at hiway speeds...

[Moparluversince1964]

When this suburan is fished it will be our everyday family driver. I have 4 children, and with 6 of us our options are mini van, or megga tank SUV.
So...If i have to own a family car it should have style, but, I would like overdrive for vacations n such. Less wear n tear on car n better fuel econo.
That's why I would like to have OD in the wagoon