200 or 250?

[Ken Carruth]

How do I go about identifing the six in a 74 Maverick I'm looking to buy? Are there any distinguihable physical features that giv it away? the owner bought the car 6 months ago and let it sit now he's selling but he's not sure what motor is in it.

Thanks

 

[Gene Fiore]

Count the number of bolts used to mount the water pump. 4=250 & 3=144-170-200

 

[Ken Carruth]

Thanks

 

[CZLN6]

Howdy Ken:

The "Quick and dirty" in a '74 Maverick is to look at the starter. If it's above the oilpan gasket line it's a 200. If it's below, it's a 250.

The starter location is a little easier to see then counting the waterpump mounting bolts.

Adios, David

 

[Ken Carruth]

Guys, is it true that the 250 uses the same bell housing as a V8? If so could I put an AOD behind the 250 (if that's whats in there)?

 

[Gene Fiore]

Yes, the 250 uses the same bellhousing as a V-8. I don't have any experience with an AOD, but I'm sure someone else will chime in.

 

[falcon60]

Yes sir,you can put an AOD behind a 250.

Terry