Really?
I thought the 300 was just a newer version of the 223 (i.e., same engine family).



Dean

 

NOT, The 223 has the intake on one side and the 300 the other.




John

 

300 was a totally different engine. I doubt that there is one part that interchange with a 223.

 

Whoa there, boy-o!
Here's the Skinny & I made a previous statement that should have put paid to that belief if you'd have not just skimmed through it. lol
None of these FoMoCo I-6 Family's of engines are related to each other.

Intro'd in 1952, 215/223/262 I-6 family of mid-size engines w/ Intake & Exhaust manifolds on the Driver-side. Mid-size Cars & Lt. Trucks

Intro'd in 1960, 144/170 Special/200/250 I-6 Family of small block engines w/ Intake & Exhast manifolds on the Passenger-side. Comet/Econoline/Falcon/Maverick/Mustang.

Intro'd in 1965, 240/300 I-6 Family of big block engines w/ Intake & Exhaust on the Passenger-side. Mid-size Cars & Lt. Trucks.

 

This message is directed to Jowilker....

I have a 1960 F-100 with the 223 and I am looking to upgrade the truck.
I have a 73 F-250 that was built with the 300 and I changed it to the 4.9 injected and like it very much..

In one of your posts in this forum I understood you to recommend a 4.6 and get-er -done. Could you elaborate more on that suggestion or let me know what model year and best car to take a 4.6 from...


I would not mind talking more on this subject, as I am wanting to have dependable service and mileage performance..

Thank You

 

Can anyone in this forum advise as to a good modern engine I can install into my 1960 F-100 truck for good economy as well as power...

Thank you

 

Newbie, post a new thread so we don't have to read thru one 2 1/2 years old.

 

Dont mind Greg

But yeah, start a new thread if you have questions about a 4.6/AOD into a slick, please.

 

The 300 Inline 6.

 

I have the 300/4.9 in my F-250 and it is real strong and does well with mileage considering the weight she hauls..

Thankx for the input

Chuck

 

Flashy, no mid-sized car ever came with a 215, 223 or 240. No Passenger Car ever came w/a 300.

What do you consider a Lt. Truck?

What FoMoCo engine was ever referred to as a mid-size or a small or big block? None.

 

Bill I took an I6 out of a 58 sedan and put it into a 57 sedan. This was in the late 60's. I remember it being BIG and was told it was an Edsel I6. What do you think is was? It bolted in where the Y-block came out.

 

223 I-6 shared by both 1954/64 Ford and 1958/60 Edsel Passenger Cars. I'd hardly call these mid-sized...unless you compare them the 3 ton + elephantine behemoth 1958/60 Lincoln/Continentals.

 

I agree with Jim. Most likely bad vacuum advance or carb. My 223 gets around 20 mpg at 55 mph. Apply vacuum at line where in goes in to top of carb and watch distributor plate. If advance is moving through range of motion then hook line back up and install timing light, When engine revs up the timing should move about 1 1/2 inches on the damper. If not then the carb passage is plugged. Also check to make sure the distributor plate moves freely and that the springs pull the plate back all the way. Rob

 

Hi Everyone -

This is my second post but I thought it relevant to all of this talk about mileage. I've got a 1960 F100 with the smaller six cylinder (assuming its 223 that you all are referring to).

I just replaced the brake cylinders, changed the oil (to 10w-40 cuz she smoked a bit once she warmed up) and am getting it road-ready.

While I don't know my gas mileage yet, I wondering what kind of fuel I should run. Should I run the higher octane gas from the pump or the regular and with a lead additive?

My transmission has been changed to the four-speed so I have the 'over-drive' but she runs out of juice on hills and I have to down shift. I'm not sure if a tire-change would help or not (as I saw recommended). Don't mind driving her slow and would appreciate any advice.

Tim