Which "straight six" will fit?
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Which "straight six" will fit?
Two questions: First- I own two trucks, 1958 f-100 and a 1968 F-100. Both have engines that are blown. I want to put a inline six in each one. What year Ford inline six engines will fit in each truck. By fit, I mean, no modifications needed (mounts, bell housing, Tranny, etc.)? In other words, if I find a 1959 223 will that engine go in the 1968 with no problems?
Second question: where might I find a rebuildable six? We are plumb out of wrecking yards in our area that have anything left worth taking. Thank you.
Second question: where might I find a rebuildable six? We are plumb out of wrecking yards in our area that have anything left worth taking. Thank you.
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Which "straight six" will fit?
The mounts are different in both, the later will use the 240/300 engine. I have an extra one of those in central NC. You can remove the space and use my email address below if you are interested. It is already crated. 
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Which "straight six" will fit?
I am sure you know all about the I-6 engines (more than I) and such. But, from having owned trucks with the 300 cid engine and because of parts avilable etc., if I had a choice I would put the I-6 300 into the 1968. Even if it meant hassling with new engine mounts. It is a great long lasting engine choice and if you ever sold the truck, if I was buying it, I would consider the 300 a (+) selling point.
