65 coupe wrecked - advice on engine needed

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My son wrecked his 65 coupe last week and today we got all the parts off(frnders,hood, radiator, etc)to look at the engine. everything looked ok except the fan was bent bakwards. after removing the fan and waterpump we discovered a 3/4" hole punched through the no. 1 piston shaft wall. is there any fix for this or just a new block and build?

thanks for advice in advance

I will post pictures of car and hole later

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In your case, the best option is to look at a cheaper later modle block from a mid 70's to early 80's small bellhousing six (Capri/Mustang/Fairmont/Futura/Cougar/T-bird) with the starter positioned at 2 o'clock. Or find another 1966 block and hope its in great shape, but your chances are limited.

The front section of the block gets subjected to way too much thermal stress to cope with a weld-up, if it is at all possible. The welding often works fine, but the area around the weld then suffers heat cracking. The sections need to be smooth to flow water, or it will all turn to custard.

In some exceptional cases where collectablity is everything (351 Cleveland HO in a 71 Falcon), I've seen people araldite (glue) the windowed sections back in.

In one case, I've seen metal welding of a block, allong with a metal compound to support the cylinder wall on an old GMC engine.

In cases where its just a cylinder wall gone bad, its easy to sleeve the block.
 
New block is probably the best way to go.

Where are you located...maybe someone is close and can help you out with one. I know I have on sittting in my garage that I wouldn't mind letting go to a good home.

Also, try www.vintage-mustang.com, there are usually some people giving them away there too.

Slade
 
8) i agree, best to search up a replacement block. if you cant find one, then sleeving is the next best thing.
 
So sorry about the loss, turndm. :cry:

I'd suggest (like one of the above said) going with the 1978-later version of the 200, often called the "3.3L" six. They breathe better to begin with, and even if you use the same carb you had before, you'll end up with better power. Don't forget the part about using either a thin head gasket or, if you have it apart anyway, the best thing is to mill the top of the block ("deck" the block) about .030" to let you use the newer head gaskets - less hassle, for sure, in the long run.
 
Hey - thanks for the replies and info - I have decided to have a short block built and reuse the head off the wrecked engine - the wrecked engine only had about 4000 miles on it and was a 78 crate engine bought through advanced auto parts - the car is salvagable with about 1500 to 2000 bucks and a lot of labor on my & my son's part - we had 5 tears in this car and he was really upset - I can get a refurbished short block for 449.00. not too bad - hopefully have him back on the road in 3 - 4 weeks.
maybe without the paint job.

I'll post some pictures as we progress

Thanks
 
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