200 and a 4 speed ?
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Thanks.
I am reading where there is a big difference in the bolt patterns also.
How will this affect my search for a properly matching toploader?...
Kinda figure i will go with the SROD for the hiway gear, maybe even a lower gear in the rear too...3.03 or 3.10...
Read somwhere that an early maverick rearend (70-73) would be a bolt on and have a better ratio.
I am reading where there is a big difference in the bolt patterns also.
How will this affect my search for a properly matching toploader?...
Kinda figure i will go with the SROD for the hiway gear, maybe even a lower gear in the rear too...3.03 or 3.10...
Read somwhere that an early maverick rearend (70-73) would be a bolt on and have a better ratio.
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i forget exactly which is the direct fit, but i think you are rite that it it is the mavarick/comet rear.
as for the SROD trans, you would probably be better off going with a newer engine. the 200 was used into the 80's.
if you turn on your E-mail option, i can send you some more info i would rather not put on the open forums.
as for the SROD trans, you would probably be better off going with a newer engine. the 200 was used into the 80's.
if you turn on your E-mail option, i can send you some more info i would rather not put on the open forums.
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On hooking up that 200 to a Toploader or any other 4 or 5 speed transmission: Use a manual transmission bellhousing from a 250 cubic inch engine. The easy way to tell the difference is the 250 will have the starter located in the V8 position, unlike the 144/170/200s 'high and tight' to the exhaust manifold position. From there, IIRC, use the stock flywheel and clutch components, and IIRC the input shaft for the transmissions are the same.
Transmission tunnel: '63 1/2 Falcon/Ranchero V8 with a manual had the correct tunnel cover for the Toploader.
Shifter: IIRC, the Mustang shifter is the same as used on the Falcon, at least it was on the '64 and '65 Falcons I worked on, unknown on earlier models.
Rearend: A stock 8" is adequate, that 7.5" in there now is weak, at best. IIRC, the Maverick rearend is the right dimensions, as is '65 to '66 Mustang. Heck, money no object, a Currie 9" sounds good.
Again, all this information is from the top of my head and deep in the archives of my mind, so it may or may not be correct information.
Transmission tunnel: '63 1/2 Falcon/Ranchero V8 with a manual had the correct tunnel cover for the Toploader.
Shifter: IIRC, the Mustang shifter is the same as used on the Falcon, at least it was on the '64 and '65 Falcons I worked on, unknown on earlier models.
Rearend: A stock 8" is adequate, that 7.5" in there now is weak, at best. IIRC, the Maverick rearend is the right dimensions, as is '65 to '66 Mustang. Heck, money no object, a Currie 9" sounds good.
Again, all this information is from the top of my head and deep in the archives of my mind, so it may or may not be correct information.
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3 things....
1. IIRC?....What de hek iz dat?
2. Is a "muskrat" a kniickname for dem Maverick's?
3.....I am a full time student...4 now. So money kinda is an object.
Plan to have my master electrician liscense in July....so these Falcons are keeping me from going stir crazy.
Also...dont forget this is a 1961 Ranchero with original 4-main 170 and 2.77 3-on-the-tree....
Thanks for all the advice....this WILL be an ongoing project. As soon as i figure out how to post some piks...You fellas will get a look at "The Jolly Rancher"....LOL
I have been around cars, wleding, and fabbing for 20 yrs...so nothing is impossible.
Thia rascal is coming down to bare metal and I am going to build meself a truck that looks and rides like a car....
YEEEE HAWWW ! ! ! !
1. IIRC?....What de hek iz dat?
2. Is a "muskrat" a kniickname for dem Maverick's?
3.....I am a full time student...4 now. So money kinda is an object.
Plan to have my master electrician liscense in July....so these Falcons are keeping me from going stir crazy.
Also...dont forget this is a 1961 Ranchero with original 4-main 170 and 2.77 3-on-the-tree....
Thanks for all the advice....this WILL be an ongoing project. As soon as i figure out how to post some piks...You fellas will get a look at "The Jolly Rancher"....LOL
I have been around cars, wleding, and fabbing for 20 yrs...so nothing is impossible.
Thia rascal is coming down to bare metal and I am going to build meself a truck that looks and rides like a car....
YEEEE HAWWW ! ! ! !
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Gotcha....Yup them mustink boys shud be grateful to our Falcons...We fathered their lil ponies...Hee Hee .
Thanks...
Maybe my daughter can help me to post some photos....
Got a 64 Futura ('66 200 and ford-o-matic)...65 4 door with stock 200 and 2.77 3-on-the-tree...and this 61 rancho with stock 4 main 170 and 2.77 3-speed...
Got a line on 2 more...
Gonna start me a Falcon Farm...
Thanks...
Maybe my daughter can help me to post some photos....
Got a 64 Futura ('66 200 and ford-o-matic)...65 4 door with stock 200 and 2.77 3-on-the-tree...and this 61 rancho with stock 4 main 170 and 2.77 3-speed...
Got a line on 2 more...
Gonna start me a Falcon Farm...
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