Engine Mount Crisis

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 22, 2004 | 05:17 PM

56restore

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

Engine Mount Crisis

Hey everyone. I just pulled a Ford 312 Engine out of my 1956 Ford F-100. My dad located a 351 Windsor that I purchased and want to mount in it's place. The only problem is that I have no idea what I need to properly mount it. Will it slip in as it is, or do I need to purchase a special mounting kit? If so where would I find it?

Bryan

Jun 22, 2004 | 05:26 PM

merc546

Posting Guru

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 1,243

Likes: 0

From: Michigan

Yes You need at least a new engine mount crossmember and a new trans crossmember.

Try looking at MId fiftys web site they are one of many suppliers who have these items.

Chuck

Jun 22, 2004 | 06:26 PM

56restore

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

Ok... so I do need the new parts, but I'm pretty new with rebuilding trucks. Is there a site or someplace that will tell me which stuff I need? I don't understand a lot of the numbers, so the easier it is to understand the better.

Bryan

Jun 22, 2004 | 06:34 PM

innecity4wheelin

Senior User

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 339

Likes: 0

From: St.Paul, MN

order a catalog from mid fifty, 1-800- 252-1956, www.midfifty.com and i would try sacramento vintage ford, www.vintage-ford.com, their catalog is a few bucks, but some of their stuff was a bit cheaper than mid fifty, and vice versa. LMC truck also has some stuff as well as mac's i think, but i never really used them. they all have a few different options.

Jun 22, 2004 | 10:57 PM

Fordication

Laughing Gas

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 960

Likes: 5

From: Spring Texas

Are you going to sell the 312? I am sure there are buyers here. Ed

Jun 22, 2004 | 11:15 PM

56restore

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

Yes I am planning on selling the 312. How would I find out how much it is worth? I've already had an offer, but I have no idea what to expect out of these old motors.

Jun 23, 2004 | 09:28 AM

CIAF

Posting Guru

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 1,552

Likes: 0

From: Adams,CO.

Well, after asking and waiting for 1 year I finally sold my Y-block for 400.00 in Denver. Not much interest here due to high cost of rebuild and machine work. I let the buyer have everthing from the fan to the rear-end including an uncut harness AND a very nice chassis. This was after a lot of other offers. The buyer helped me remove the bed and the cab in addition to the $$$ ( 3 hours) The guys wanting y-block are the nostalgia hot rodders. Good luck to you and have lots of fun with your project no matter what with the 312.