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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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I have a 1959 ford f100 with a 223 and I was wondering what would it take to put a 300 cid into that 59 ford like what mounts and parts etc
 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 05:12 PM
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The challenging part is that your 223 mounts on the front corners of the engine and the bellhousing. A 300 mounts on the sides of the engine. Not sure if you could fab up something from the frame or if you would have to install a custom cross member to hold it up. Something wrong with you little 223?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2019 | 05:42 PM
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The challenging part is that your 223 mounts on the front corners of the engine and the bellhousing. A 300 mounts on the sides of the engine. Not sure if you could fab up something from the frame or if you would have to install a custom cross member to hold it up. Something wrong with you little 223?
It turns over and has black oil it’s partially disassembled but I was told it was driven to the spot it was parked but that was like 30 something years
 
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A 30 year old engine is going to be tired. What is not together on it? You may be able to get it running enough to then consider how to proceed.
 
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A 30 year old engine is going to be tired. What is not together on it? You may be able to get it running enough to then consider how to proceed.
Exhaust manifold is off and intake manifold is off
 
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Do you have the carb for it?
 
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Do you have the carb for it?
I do it’s a 1 barrel holly
 
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So could you put the manifold's back on and mount the carb, change oil, check coolant, run gas from a can and see if the thing will run?
 
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They aren't that tough to rebuild and parts can be found. But, many folks are not happy with the power you get from them so if that is the case, don't waste your time. They are a dependable little engine. They always bring a smile when folks see them more than the common small block V8.
 
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They aren't that tough to rebuild and parts can be found. But, many folks are not happy with the power you get from them so if that is the case, don't waste your time. They are a dependable little engine. They always bring a smile when folks see them more than the common small block V8.
Im gonna see if I can get it going I want to keep it because it is the factory motor to the truck/ any chance you know where the vin is it’s not on the door or the glove box
 
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Top of chassis near passenger front wheel.
 
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Originally Posted by Branden Heine
I have a 1959 ford f100 with a 223 and I was wondering what would it take to put a 300 cid into that 59 ford like what mounts and parts etc
FTE member Col Flashman installed a 300 in his 1958 M100. He hasn't posted in almost a year, but his email is listed, so once you find him, contact him.

Type Col Flashman in the search box, then find the thread that has 7 posts.
 
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