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May 15, 2012 | 08:13 PM

tcross1015

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63 260 engine

Anybody know if I can fit a 1963 260 engine in my 64 f100??? Thanks

May 15, 2012 | 09:19 PM

Bill W

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Sure you can! just need a engine and trans mount.... you can buy them at just about any aftermarket supplier, Dennis Carpenter, LMC, Car and Truck shop In Orange Cali, maybe speedway motors.

May 15, 2012 | 09:47 PM

tcross1015

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That would be perfect!!! Thanks Bill!!

May 16, 2012 | 12:24 AM

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The 260 will have a five bolt bell. Later 289 and small block 6 bolt bells will not fit.

I am not even sure the block had the same mounting as a later 289.

Most 260s are regulated to restoration of falcons.

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May 16, 2012 | 01:17 AM

tcross1015

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Right now I have the 223 in it. The 260 comes with the 5 bolt bell housing. I'm going with a c4 tranny. Think the rear end will match up?????

May 25, 2012 | 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by garbz2

The 260 will have a five bolt bell. Later 289 and small block 6 bolt bells will not fit.

I am not even sure the block had the same mounting as a later 289. Most 260s are regulated to restoration of falcons.

1962/63 221 / 1963/64 260/289 / 1965 260/289 Mustang before 8/23/1964 have a 5 bolt bell housing. No 260's from 8/23/1964.

221/260/289 before 8/23/1964: The timing cover is also different as is the waterpump.

260 optional: 1962/63 Mercury Meteor / 1962/64 Fairlane / 1963 1/2 & 1964 Comet/Falcon / 1965 Mustang before 8/23/1964.

The 260 will be anemic in an F100. Would be much better off with a 302.