First swap... got a few questions

[Anonymous]

1960 Falcon w/144 standard column shift tranny
Swapping in a 200 from a '65-66 Mustang and whatever tranny was attached (haven't checked #s to see if it's a C4 or not)

First;
is the mustang donor motor/tranny the same length as the old Falcon one, or am I gonna have to change the driveshaft or have one built?
Second;
I've been told that my rearend looks like the stock one, and also that it looks like a small vintage Dana - how can I tell? Where are the numbers or ID for either, or is it a matter of what's inside?
Third;
I was thinking about replacing the current Holley one-bbl on the 144 because it's just very very tired... if I do, is the same carb gonna fit on the 200? It's gonna be a month or so before I get to the actual swapping, and I'm afraid the old 144 is gonna leave me on the side of the road. I would like to know if I throw a water pump and carb at it, is it gonna be useable on the new setup as well?

I'm just trying to "pre-plan" for any more headaches I might encounter before I get everything torn apart. YES, I've got the Schendaler Performance Six guide, and I can't seem to find these few answers.

Thanks for any advice you can give! I will post a progress thread with pictures as soon as the fur starts flyin!!!

 

[Hot 6t Falcon]

FIRST:
The overall length will be different. The engines are exactly the same length, but the transmissions are all different. If the tranny is a C4, you'll need a C4 yoke to slip into the transmission and be weld onto the front of your drive shaft. It is heavier duty than the 144 unit. BUT by all means try your 144 driveshaft as is first.

SECOND:
Nope. Your stock rear end is not a vintage Dana. It does sort of look like one - the same way a pomerianian looks like a collie. VBG! There should be a tag on one for the bolts that hold the tin cover on the back. It will have the numbers stamped into it. With you 144/std, you'll probably have a 3.50 gear ratio. (stamped as 3.5) Also, if your car is mostly original, the plate on your driver's door can be decoded to tell the gear ratio if the tag is missing off the rear end. The 3.50 is a little deep for an automatic, but it'll be FUN to drive around town.

THIRD:
Can you get the carb that is on the 200 now? If so, get a rebuild kit and a can of carb cleaner and a can of brake cleaner and rebuild it. By playing with the linkage a little (then you'll have that figured out for later too). It "should" go on your 144 with a little tinkering.. Water pumps are the same. About the only external piece that won't swap is the 144 tp 200 distributor.

FOURTH:
I know you didn't have a fourth, BUT "Schendaler Performance Six guide"??? From now on you have to spell it and say it correctly. another VBG!

You certainly have the right idea about planning ahead, and only having to buy it once. Keep asking questions, and keep on planning.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Dennis Schjeldahl, (say Shell-doll)...
Haahaa... I was typing fast and I didn't have the book in front of me, my apologies Dennis Schjeldahl, (say Shell-doll)...
I have the same problem with my name "Guise", I've get "goose, guess",
It's Greg Guise (say Guys)

Thanks for the info about the swap, I just want to have everything I need accounted for when it goes under the knife... I don't like surprises. Plus, I'm one of those that uses their rod as a daily driver, so it can't be down too long or I'll be on foot.

 

[Anonymous]

well, plans change... I've now come across a running Maverick with the 250, auto, 8" - all for $250 - can't refuse.

I know the swap will be more difficult, but can't resist the extra 50ci, I will keep ya posted!

 

[61Futura]

I hope you're a good welder. You have alot of modifications ahead of you when dropping a 250 into a "60 Falcon. The longer water pump, taller & wider block, low mounted starter, and bigger bellhousing all require more room than is available. The skinny wheel spindles won't like the extra weight much either. It has been done, but I chickened out.

 

[Crosley]

pomerianian looks like a collie

now that is funny