Posted by JimG Thanks for both replies! We're looking to swap a larger engine and a 3-speed auto in place of the 170/2 speed in the '63 we're working on. You just answered the "engine" half of the equation. How about the trans? My internet research indicates that there are C4's that will bolt to a 170 or a 200. Do you know which donor vehicles I should seek out for a trans? (It seems I read that '79-down transmissions have the same bolt pattern, so I'm assuming any '79-down C4 that was bolted to a six will work). And are there any floorpan interference issues? And finally...it would be great if a 200 and a 3-speed auto for transplant could be found in the same (and cheap!) donor vehicle. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Jim --Previous Message--
on 9/26/2007, 3:58 am, in reply to "Re: How about a 250? "
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JB:
: Jim, The 250 won't bolt up to the
: early transmission since it has a
: different bellhousing pattern. It's
: also taller and wider, by about
: 1-1/4 inch each way. Water pump is
: longer, so radiator to fan clearance
: is an issue. It can be done, but
: it's not a simple bolt-in like the
: 200.
:
: P.S. - I figured out the origin of
: the brake tee you asked about
: previously - see my reply below. JL
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: --Previous Message--
: How about a 250 in the same car? Are
: there any 250's that are as easy a
: swap as the 79-down 200? If so, what
: donor vehicles should I look for?
:
: To use the 3-speed automatic behind
: that same 250 would be good too!
:
: TIA,
:
: Jim
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: --Previous Message--
: Hi, All
:
: I have a 1962 Falcon station wagon
: which has high mileage and the
: engine is in need of an overhaul. I
: like the economy of the 170 six that
: is in it now. However, it would be
: nice to have a later model 170
: engine that has hydraulic lifters,
: rather than the solid lifters in the
: 62's motor. This car has the
: two-speed Fordomatic transmission in
: it. Will a later model engine drop
: in and bolt up to the bell housing
: and torque converter in the '62, or
: would this upgrade be more involved?
: Since this is a daily driver,
: expense is somewhat of an issue.
:
: Thanks in advance.
:
: Bob
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