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1972 Chevrolet El Camino Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Transmission, Engine mount.
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Asked on January 30, 2013

Chevrolet El Camino Engine Problem

My transmission went out and one of my lifters is messed up so i found a deal on a motor and transmission,but it came out of a 79 el camino...can I put them in my 72 el camino?

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Replied on February 2, 2013

The engine itself if the same block should bolt in. The engine mounts have to be the same and tranny mounts. In therory it could work

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