# 59 Plymouth Engine Swap

**URL:** <https://59plymouth.net/t/59-plymouth-engine-swap/1092>\
**Category:** Tech Support\
**Created:** [March 7, 2008, 4:22am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/59-plymouth-engine-swap/1092 "2008-03-07T04:22:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![sportfury1959](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/sportfury1959/32/11_2.png) [@sportfury1959](https://59plymouth.net/u/sportfury1959)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/59-plymouth-engine-swap/1092/8 "2008-03-25T16:16:50Z")

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Wellcome to the “Tired 318 Club”.

I have / had the same problem with my 318, but fortunately there are a couple of ways for you to go. One for example is overhauling your 318. Gary Pavlovich is the man to ask. With very few modifications and a better cam you can get a very good performance out of it. If you consider to go for a 361 then you’ll need the motor mounts and also the correct bell housing (if you use the A-466 TF).  
There is a thread in show your ride, if you’re inerested.

> [@contacted SF owner in MN.](http://59plymouth.net/t/contacted-sf-owner-in-mn/127/1):
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> Hello List, A few weeks back I submitted a list of SF owners. The list was compiled years ago by Ken Jacob of Millville, MN. I have finally established e-mail contact with Ken, and he told me the following story regarding his SF convertible: “4 years ago the starter quit engaging the flywheel. I removed the exhaust pipe and brake line to remove the starter. The starter seemed to work okay on the workbench. Upon re-assembly, however, I broke the master cylinder and so for the last four years h…

Good luck!

Stefan

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