64 to 66 A Body Centerlink help

Bearhawke said

FYI: all 1966 A bodies have 'V8' centerlinks, even the Slant Six models.

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New info. At least for 64 & 65, the V-8 centerlink drops a bit more than the slant's. I have both, and it is hard to tell the difference. Was your car originally, a slant? If so, find a V-8 centerlink (a bit rare). I doubt the Shumaker brackets make a difference, since the K-member is the same between slants and V-8's in early-A's.

I also recall that early-A V-8's have a different oil pan, with a dimple for the centerlink. 67+ small block oil pans don't work, unless maybe you use a hammer. An early-A 273 oil pan will fit a 318 (LA) or 340 block, but not a 360 (larger rear bearing). People have put 360's in early-A's, so search for those posts. There must be a few secrets.