A dayna-glyde 600 is what I have pushing my 318
A-108 transmission.
It is under the housing that the upper radiator hose hooks to on the engine.
Transmission fluid doesn't go into the engine.
Pilot bearing.
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In a 1973 Dodge Coronet , the 318 was set at ( TDC ) with the automatic transmission ( a 1973 manual transmission equipped 318 was set at 2 and 1/2 degrees BTDC )
Under the housing where the upper radiator hose hooks to the engine.
any 4 speed tranny from a 340 engine will bolt to a 273, 318, or 360 engine as they are all the same engine block.
I believe it was the A-914 tranny.
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$3,100 to $3,300
You can check the owners manual for the 97 Dodge Dakota to determine if a T56 transmission will work with the car that has a 318 engine. Also, you can take the care to a certified mechanic as well to verify.