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looking for a new motor
I'm looking for a new motor, for a 1955 F100 and still have (I'm guessing) the original trans. 3 speed manual. Here's my question... Will a 289 or 302 bolt up to the existing transmission?
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I will evenually change the trans too, but until I do, the existing 3 speed trans has been rebuilt and will take care of me until then. I guess I'm kinda hoping that if I decide to put in a 289 or a 302 it will bolt up to the existing 3 speed and when I decide to change to an automatic or 4 speed it won't have any problems there either.
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It would be less work to do the swap as engine and trans rather engine to existing trans. And you'll only have to do it once.
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Originally Posted by danfish
I . . . I guess I'm kinda hoping that if I decide to put in a 289 or a 302 it will bolt up to the existing 3 speed and when I decide to change to an automatic or 4 speed it won't have any problems there either.
So, to answer your question, it depends . . . maybe
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Originally Posted by R Pope
I agree, find a complete motor/trans and drop it in. The old 3spd. is a loser.
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Originally Posted by danfish
I'm looking for a new motor, for a 1955 F100 and still have (I'm guessing) the original trans. 3 speed manual. Here's my question... Will a 289 or 302 bolt up to the existing transmission?
But why go to all that troulbe when all you need to do is find a 292/312 eingine that w/ the correct Bellhousing will simply Bolt-up to your current Trans?
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If you are going to change it anyway, I would find a pickup, van, or car to pull engine/trans/and wiring harness out of. If you find a 70-80 model you should be able to find one with a rusted or trashed body then junk what you don't need.
As for your tranny, sell it. Their are still a lot of people that can use those.
As for your tranny, sell it. Their are still a lot of people that can use those.
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Well, if I get a hold of a "Remanufactured" 292 V8 which is what the existing motor is I shouldn't have any problem bolting up w/ the existing 3 speed, right? I mean, it should be exactly the same. Further more, I don't want to hot rod it... not now anyway. No, at this point I want to keep as stock as I can.
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Originally Posted by danfish
Well, if I get a hold of a "Remanufactured" 292 V8 which is what the existing motor is I shouldn't have any problem bolting up w/ the existing 3 speed, right? I mean, it should be exactly the same. Further more, I don't want to hot rod it... not now anyway. No, at this point I want to keep as stock as I can.
That is correct - and a very good way to go. You could even use a 312 V8 replacement. All three engines are the same block.
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Originally Posted by danfish
Well, if I get a hold of a "Remanufactured" 292 V8 which is what the existing motor is I shouldn't have any problem bolting up w/ the existing 3 speed, right? I mean, it should be exactly the same. Further more, I don't want to hot rod it... not now anyway. No, at this point I want to keep as stock as I can.
Exactly the same, other than subtle Internal changes for different year manufactures, the Exteriors are exactly the same.
The 312 Y-block would be a great one to do, as you would be able to procure all the T-bird Hi-Per bit & bobs to put on it.
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