what kind/size of motors will fit in a 56, im looking at the fe in my car, will that fit, will a 289 fit, and what size engines came in my 56????

 

Any engine you want can be fitted in your truck, it all depends on how much fabrication you want to do and/or how much money you have to spend. I have had a 390 in my 56 and now I have a 460. The original engines were straight 6's and the Y-blocks, 292 probably is the most common Y-block. Good luck.

 

I would say just about anything will fit, lots of room under them there hoods.

 

I'd vote for the 289, 302, or 351. Just make it a Ford!! Good luck, John

 

i just wanna drop in a motor and i havent really looked at the motor mounts in my 56, but i think the motor mounts are on the front and back like a boat motor, so the only one that will fit w/o chopping anything is the y-blocks???

 

That's correct - the y-blocks will bolt in easily with a front of engine mount and then two mounts on the bellhousing. Send your VIN number and I'll tell you what was the original. I'm betting on a 272. Also, what are your plans - original or not so original - what is the truck going to be primarily used for? Do you know what it has in it now? What tranny does it have now as well?

 

i will not have the vin until monday, well im planning on shaving the dash and raking the suspetion, and putting in a custom interior, the truck is just going to be a daily driver/show, but mostly daily driver. i dont have any idea if its auto or maunal, or what size of engine it has, all i can tell you about the truck is it has 4 rear wheels. maybe a 3/4 ton???? also can this be made into a hot rod, b/c my buddies tell me a "dullie" wont look right, but i dont wanna spend a lot of money, b/c beging in the 10 grade and just turning 16, and my 2nd car, i just need something reliable, cheap, good on gas, and could keep up on the highway.

 

Since you only want something dependable...i would go with what Jag said for engine sizes....don't hurt your pockets to much...

 

Galaxie freak, I'm guessing you will have to swap for a more modern motor if you are looking for any kinda decent gas mileage, this will be anything but cheap. If you are looking for an economical daily driver I dont believe a 56 dually is your answer. Good luck!

 

well i dont have a tranny for a s/b/f but i have the tranny and engine that came in it, i also have a 460/c6 that came out of 68 lincion, and a c6 taht came out of a truck that had a fe. im just going to go with one of these and just build it stock. (my 64 galaxie has a 390 and tri-power) so i guess anything will have better gas milage??? but do they make a engine crossmember/ tanny mount that i can bolt or weld in. or will a crossmember out of a 69 pickup work in my 56???? i know i have to cut and weld it, but will it work???