200ci '66 Bronco: Installing a Weber 32/36 carb - linkage strategy

This applies only to 200ci
Yes, but I slotted the motor mounts a bit to lower the 250 during the install. I use the original drop base air filter housing and clearance is fine. I also installed a 1" body lift and new rubber body bushings unfortunately I can't remember if I did the 1" bl and bushings before the 250 install or after. So the bl probably helps with hood clearance and I believe that slotting the motor mounts may not have been needed.
Now I am going from 2.5" suspension lift to 1" or possibly no suspension lift so will have to do the oil pan and oil pick up tube modification. Considered doing this before the swap and now wish I had. Decreasing the suspension lift moves the 250 front sump pan very close to the Dana 30.
 
You have it figured out. Very smart. So you're lowering the suspension? I raised mine 2.5" + no body lift and it looks pretty good but I kinda wish is was lower. It's just a little horsy feeling.

It doesn't sound like you will encounter any problems since the motor was already clearing before the 2.5" lift. Probably all the other lowering and raising took care of it. Usually I hear folks have to body lift to get the 250 in.

I didn't know you have to worry about the oil pan and the Dana 30. What do you have to do to the pan? Bend it? Cut and re-shape?

For what it is worth, I just measured my new 200's pickup's separation from the bottom of the pan. Using playdoh I got a consistent 1/4" of separation from the pan to the pickup. Also, I had to weld and strengthen the pickup support because it had snapped (previous owner). But that didn't change the length of the pickup.

Anyway I trust you know what is needed. Good Luck.
 

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Yes my 2.5" suspension lift was cobbled together to begin with using F150 coils in front and blocks on the leafs and have not cared for the way it drives although I am sure getting a complete lift package from one of the vendors is a much nicer experience. Ford may have used the same coil springs on the front for v8 and six cylinder Broncos so my latest plan is to use stock coils and 1" lift leaf springs from one of the vendors for the increased weight of the planned addition of the roll bar cage. It will take some effort to get it dialed in. My use is mostly street driving and some dirt road so I really don't need much if any suspension lift and the 1" body lift with 31" tires will give it a nice stance. Also the 1" body lift was advised for the NV3550 as that trans is just a bit larger than the stock 3 speed trans.
The 250 pan is modified by sectioning the pan from the flange and reattaching/welding so the sump is at the back and bolting the oil pickup in the opposite direction. I will have to pay a fabricator to do this since I don't weld. Wish I had done this before installing the 250 but did not anticipate I would want to decrease the suspension lift.
Appreciate the pics and info on the pickup tube and I understand that 1/4" separation is right.
Looking forward to hearing more about your project.
 
You are doing stuff beyond my ability. Very cool.
I will post my finished engine to fordsix. I owe it to you all. This place has been a great gift. No way could have I done an engine swap without you guys.
 
Hi, here is my Holley 350 CFM with the two barrel adapter. The head was done by a well known guy, but I can't remember who. Good luck.
 

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I permanently attached a piece of small angle iron to the valve cover as a boss for the throttle cable and kick-down cable support.
 

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Oh so it looks like a throttle body efi, right? ???
And I see how the valve cover was in the way for the kick down. Nice solution.
Yeah, see I got confused on the Weber thinking it was set up like yours. But it isn't - it is 90 degrees counterclockwise, linkage is back over the log and the exhaust manifold. Okay then.
Thank you
 
I permanently attached a piece of small angle iron to the valve cover as a boss for the throttle cable and kick-down cable support.
Which trans are you kicking down? Attached to what motor?
 
Yes my 2.5" suspension lift was cobbled together to begin with using F150 coils in front and blocks on the leafs and have not cared for the way it drives although I am sure getting a complete lift package from one of the vendors is a much nicer experience. Ford may have used the same coil springs on the front for v8 and six cylinder Broncos so my latest plan is to use stock coils and 1" lift leaf springs from one of the vendors for the increased weight of the planned addition of the roll bar cage. It will take some effort to get it dialed in. My use is mostly street driving and some dirt road so I really don't need much if any suspension lift and the 1" body lift with 31" tires will give it a nice stance. Also the 1" body lift was advised for the NV3550 as that trans is just a bit larger than the stock 3 speed trans.
The 250 pan is modified by sectioning the pan from the flange and reattaching/welding so the sump is at the back and bolting the oil pickup in the opposite direction. I will have to pay a fabricator to do this since I don't weld. Wish I had done this before installing the 250 but did not anticipate I would want to decrease the suspension lift.
Appreciate the pics and info on the pickup tube and I understand that 1/4" separation is right.
Looking forward to hearing more about your project.
I have been referring to 1" lift springs but actually 1.5" is what is available from Wild Horses or Duff. Sorry for any inconvenience.
 
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