65_Stang_170
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Hello All!
I am purchasing/picking up a '69 250 (C9DE) engine this weekend for a steal of $80 (that's a steal right?). I am thinking about eventually swapping the head on to my 170 in my mustang, and had a few questions:
1. According to the handbook, this isn't the recommended late 70s/early 80s head, how big of a difference (between the '69 and later models) will this be? The main thing is getting the large log right?
2. The engine appears to have distributor/carb still on it: if it was stock, would this likely be a dsII? How can I tell? I will likely swap the dist/carb from the engine and remove my carb/LoM dist...
3. If it isn't a dsII, I should still swap out my LoM with this one right (if it's in working condition)?
4. Is there a market for a 250 without the head? I thought about putting it in my mustang, but i think that would be too much modification than I am wanting to do. Also, I don't think my 7.25 rear end could handle it?
5. I know what needs/should be done to the head (handbook) before plopping it on, but are there other things to consider?
It was advertised as running when pulled, obviously I can't rely on this being true.
6. What should I check on the engine before pulling anything off of it?
I've attached a few photos of the engine. Thanks in advance for the info! Sorry for all of the questions...
I am purchasing/picking up a '69 250 (C9DE) engine this weekend for a steal of $80 (that's a steal right?). I am thinking about eventually swapping the head on to my 170 in my mustang, and had a few questions:
1. According to the handbook, this isn't the recommended late 70s/early 80s head, how big of a difference (between the '69 and later models) will this be? The main thing is getting the large log right?
2. The engine appears to have distributor/carb still on it: if it was stock, would this likely be a dsII? How can I tell? I will likely swap the dist/carb from the engine and remove my carb/LoM dist...
3. If it isn't a dsII, I should still swap out my LoM with this one right (if it's in working condition)?
4. Is there a market for a 250 without the head? I thought about putting it in my mustang, but i think that would be too much modification than I am wanting to do. Also, I don't think my 7.25 rear end could handle it?
5. I know what needs/should be done to the head (handbook) before plopping it on, but are there other things to consider?
It was advertised as running when pulled, obviously I can't rely on this being true.
6. What should I check on the engine before pulling anything off of it?
I've attached a few photos of the engine. Thanks in advance for the info! Sorry for all of the questions...