Recommendations for engine trans
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Recommendations for engine trans
I'd like to use my '46 for towing, usually just project vehicles to move from here to there. What are my best bets for a somewhat economical engine and trans combo? I'd like to keep it an automatic, and all Ford. I need something that can do the job, but not suck up tons of gas (i.e. no 429 or 460).
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An old friend had a '53-ish Ford pickup with a 272 or 292 Y-Block. That truck had some ***** too. I think it would be cool to stick with an engine of similar vintage as the truck, build it up and see how it does 
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Socal, ya better watch your potty posting, ol dieselJohn will be upset with ya. 
46, You might entertain putting your sheetmetal on a newer chassis. I have always thought those were pretty kool. 351W auto with OD, tilt, AC, power everything. King of the road kinda thang.
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46, You might entertain putting your sheetmetal on a newer chassis. I have always thought those were pretty kool. 351W auto with OD, tilt, AC, power everything. King of the road kinda thang.
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I was thinking of a 351W too, but wanted to get opinions. Putting the truck on a later model chassis is out of the quesiton for me. The truck isn't going to be a dedicated tow vehicle, just something to drag my family's other projects around when needed. Thanks all.
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form the description of your intent, I will agree the 351W is the best choicem relatively cheap and available. Overdirive is doable, but a C-6 is durable, and once again the cost is reasonable. I got 12 mpg out of that combo in my parent's E150, so judge accordingly. I can't answer on what gear it had, though, but it did ok towing a 20 ft Winnebago.
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Socal, ya better watch your potty posting, ol dieselJohn will be upset with ya.
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whell here is my 2 cents 460 c6 with 25% reduction in gear and a over drive unite-douge nash etc...I have a 7000pound dump truck with a 351m and I can hange with most sports cars off the line, you should see there face when I go by them 4.10 gears and smile all the way by
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I think a 351 Windsor, a C6 automatic, a 9-inch Ford rear end, and auxillary transmission cooler would be great. I would make sure I had the 61-amp Ford GPD alternator at the very least and I would make wiring provisions for lights and trailer brakes.
Insofar as looks go, I think a bit of dress-up chrome under the hood--brackets, valve covers, air cleaner, and fake braided hose--would rather match the chrome of the grille and the like. It would seem to me to be a great--and practical--mixture and use of the older with the newer.
If you do decide to do these things as have been suggested to you, please do post pictures of it all!
Insofar as looks go, I think a bit of dress-up chrome under the hood--brackets, valve covers, air cleaner, and fake braided hose--would rather match the chrome of the grille and the like. It would seem to me to be a great--and practical--mixture and use of the older with the newer.
If you do decide to do these things as have been suggested to you, please do post pictures of it all!