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ENGINE SWAP
I GOT A 64 F-100 WITH AN INLINE 6. i WOULD LIKE TO SWAP TO A V-8. i DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START LOOKING WITH THIS OLD OF A VEHICLE. i ALSO DON'T KNOW IF THE TRANNY WILL MATCH UP(BOLT PATTERN). ARE THERE KITS OUT THERE. iF NOT HOW DO I GOT MORE POWER OUT OF THE 6 THE TRUCK WILL NOT GO OVER 50MPH. i HOPE SOMEONE OUT THERE HAS DONE THIS AND POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
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ENGINE SWAP
You should be able to get more than 50 mph out of your six. I just rebuilt my 66 I6 240 cid and, even with the low rear gearing, it cruises hi-way speed no problem. Pics are on my site. If yours is original it would be either a 223 or a 262 cid., but regardless, it's probably tired. A compression test may help dtermine it's condition. If it has good compression (120-150 psi) then maybe it just needs a good tune-up or carb rebuild.
As for a v8 swap...there are many people that have performed this task. You need to decide if you want a stock engine in there or a later model offering. If you opt for the latter, engine mounting kits are available but pricey. I hope this helps.
<font color="#f80732" size="4" face="Graphite Light">Stock Man
</font><font color="#0000FF" size="2" face="Graphite Light">1967 F-250 FE 390 4wd</font>
<font color="#0000FF" size="2" face="Graphite Light">1966 F-250 I6 240 2wd LWB Flare Side</font>
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As for a v8 swap...there are many people that have performed this task. You need to decide if you want a stock engine in there or a later model offering. If you opt for the latter, engine mounting kits are available but pricey. I hope this helps.
<font color="#f80732" size="4" face="Graphite Light">Stock Man
</font><font color="#0000FF" size="2" face="Graphite Light">1967 F-250 FE 390 4wd</font>
<font color="#0000FF" size="2" face="Graphite Light">1966 F-250 I6 240 2wd LWB Flare Side</font>
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ENGINE SWAP
I don't know how bad you want a new engine, but I think that you have a starving problem. Your engine is not getting a full line of gas. If you were putting in a qt. of oil a day, and down to three cyl. you should still be able to get over 50mph.
Until you find your swap: Your fuel pump could be shot, or the line clogged. I'd work on the clog theory first, because you can buy a new pump, and engine and still have a clogged line. Start at the carb. work back to the pump. Does your pump have a filter canister, (some do) change it, there is a rubber line under the left rear cab corner. Cut it and with an air source blow air back into the tank. Have a new piece of hose to replace the cut one with.
If you are confident that your lines are clear, and the truck is no better, get a new fuel pump.
I'll bet a good breakfast, that with clear lines, and filters the truck will 75 or 80 no problem.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
Until you find your swap: Your fuel pump could be shot, or the line clogged. I'd work on the clog theory first, because you can buy a new pump, and engine and still have a clogged line. Start at the carb. work back to the pump. Does your pump have a filter canister, (some do) change it, there is a rubber line under the left rear cab corner. Cut it and with an air source blow air back into the tank. Have a new piece of hose to replace the cut one with.
If you are confident that your lines are clear, and the truck is no better, get a new fuel pump.
I'll bet a good breakfast, that with clear lines, and filters the truck will 75 or 80 no problem.
John
66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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