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Big block A-body question #1208588 04/02/12 09:34 PM 04/02/12 09:34 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 940 Metro Detroit 1 1970RT OP super stock
1970RT OP super stock 1 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 940 Metro Detroit	When installing a big block in an A-body using a modified late model A-body small block spool mount k-frame, will the center link from the small block k-frame work with the big block or is a different center link required?

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: 1970RT] #1208589 04/02/12 09:44 PM 04/02/12 09:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	I used the small block center link.My car was a 340 car and I didn't change anything in the front end except for brakes. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: Chris2581] #1208590 04/02/12 10:04 PM 04/02/12 10:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,228 Park Forest, IL slantzilla Too Many Posts
slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,228 Park Forest, IL	The later A bodies only have one style centerlink for each generation. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: 1970RT] #1208591 04/02/12 10:56 PM 04/02/12 10:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,126 A Banana Republic near you. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,126 A Banana Republic near you.	The centerlink doesn't care , or does it know, what engine is sitting above it , it's the same for a V8 or a /6 ... except for the pre 67 A bodies

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: JohnRR] #1208592 04/03/12 12:41 AM 04/03/12 12:41 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 815 PNW D Danan super stock
Danan super stock D Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 815 PNW	I've heard that the later style center link provides more oil pan clearance than the early style. Not sure if this is true, but will be finding out in the somewhat near future..

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: Danan] #1208593 04/03/12 02:13 AM 04/03/12 02:13 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	The center link will work fine.. You need to use a C body pan with the notch for idler are clearance.. I am truckless..

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: Danan] #1208594 04/03/12 07:19 AM 04/03/12 07:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,228 Park Forest, IL slantzilla Too Many Posts
slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,228 Park Forest, IL	Quote: I've heard that the later style center link provides more oil pan clearance than the early style. Not sure if this is true, but will be finding out in the somewhat near future.. The late '73-76 centerlink will require the late Pitman and idler arms too. It mounts differently than the '67-72 ones do. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: slantzilla] #1208595 04/03/12 08:17 AM 04/03/12 08:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa. 6 65rbdodge master
65rbdodge master 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa.	some info here- http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/linkage.shtml

Re: Big block A-body question [Re: slantzilla] #1208596 04/03/12 11:54 AM 04/03/12 11:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,126 A Banana Republic near you. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,126 A Banana Republic near you.	Quote: Quote: I've heard that the later style center link provides more oil pan clearance than the early style. Not sure if this is true, but will be finding out in the somewhat near future.. The late '73-76 centerlink will require the late Pitman and idler arms too. It mounts differently than the '67-72 ones do. and the late pitman arm requires a 73 or newer steering box wit hthe large output sector shaft , you can't just changeover to the newer centerlink .

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