65 to later model tranny.. Starter Adapter plate?

classicfins · Jan 3, 2009

Hey folks. I have a '56 model 265 with a cast iron powerglide. I want to go to a late model automatic overdrive transmission, but of course the starter won't bolt up. Where can I find the adapter plates to use a late model trans and starter on the 265? Thanks.
Doug

carls 56 · Jan 3, 2009

hi doug and welcome! ecklers has a starter plate kit (#19-68) $100.

classicfins · Jan 4, 2009

carls 56 said:
hi doug and welcome! ecklers has a starter plate kit (#19-68) $100.

Thanks! I can't get the part number to pull up, but I'll give them a call. ::

carls 56 · Jan 4, 2009

doug, that kit allows you to adapt a turbo hydra-matic trans to a 265. i don't know if this helps. this bolt-on plate allows use of the original bellhousing mount starter when installing a th 200/350/400/700-r4 auto tranny. kit includes the steel plate, hardware and thread locker.

Bob W · Jan 4, 2009

I would drill and tap the block for the newer starter.

Bob

chevyiron420 · Jan 4, 2009

on the blocks i checked there isnt enough casting on the outboard side to drill. even with a 153 tooth flexplate.

Bob W · Jan 4, 2009

chevyiron420 said:
on the blocks i checked there isnt enough casting on the outboard side to drill. even with a 153 tooth flexplate.

Maybe , but, some 57 blocks are drilled and tapped at the factory. The blocks I have had all had lots of meat for drilling.

Bob

65 to later model tranny.. Starter Adapter plate?

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