56, 420, 5 roller 4 spd

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Re: 56, 420, 5 roller 4 spd

Post by Lavoy » Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:09 am

It will bolt up, you will need to change radiator, hoses, throttle rod bracket, fan, fan support, not sure what belts you are going to need, and other stuff I am forgetting about. You will also be really disappointed in the power compared to a 420.
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Re: 56, 420, 5 roller 4 spd

Post by theshanmand1! » Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:22 am

Good morning all.
Thanks Lavoy for the info.
Well, im still on the fence, partly… but leaning towards just doing a rebuild on the 420 engine. That will be down the road a bit as my dance card is full with priority projects at the compound :wink:
Lavoy, i will be in touch for more of your very much appreciated knowledge.
Thanks again to all on this platform!
Have a great day :D
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Re: 56, 420, 5 roller 4 spd

Post by RacinJason » Tue Mar 24, 2026 7:15 pm

My Frankenstein '57 420 came with a 40C engine. Fits, tho radiator hose and, I think, air cleaner hose diameters are different, maybe a couple other minor differences. The distance from front of the engine to the radiator is different, I can't remember all the details but should be a fairly simple swap. I'm sure others can give better details.
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Re: 56, 420, 5 roller 4 spd

Post by dtoots1 » Wed May 13, 2026 3:31 pm

Believe i have about $1000 in rebuild on my 420...course it had to be sleeved cause #2 cylinder had crack in it...and hard time getting new crank bearings..dont know supply now. also had valve job done while out..runs great tho, so aint complainin

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