i thought i might run into the same problems with swapping a 170ci with a 240/300... but i come to find out my van (67 Eco Falcon) was in fact a 1967 with a 240ci already in it rather then what i was told... was told it had a 170ci and was a 1964 model year ha!

I rejoiced with a frosty beverage when i heard the news that my van project is going to be alot easier.
Good luck with your project 61Econop/u!

econopup, anyway you could send some pictures of that 5.0 pickup? i breifly considered doing something similar but dont have the technical and engineering knowhow