nubie can use your help please...THANKS!

[econo100]

So heres what i got guys:
A 1962 E100 1/2 ton Pick Up.
A new rebuilt 200ci BUT not sure what it came out of. The guy said a mustang? The block casting says:
EIB(b or 8?)E
6015-BB
(and the other side of the engine as a "2" and a "Z" on it.) whatever that might mean.

So i'm really starting from scratch. I will be needing everything to the tranny and then wondering if the drive shaft will be right still.
Anyway all help is appreciated and please feel free to point me in any or all right dirrections. This is my very first project and i'm lost witout your help!
Ask me whatever you like to know if i missed something ok. thanks guys

 

[Asa]

A C code in Ford's serial numbers is the 60s, D is the 70s, so that's a block from 1981
They were in all sorts of passenger cars.

I think there was an engine block numbered E1BB which has a bellhousing bolt pattern that makes it extremely easy to mount a late model 5-speed manual transmission.


What are you looking to do with the van?

 

[rocklord]

First, welcome to the forum.

Question, is the starter on your 200 located above the oil pan flange or right next to the oil pan (below the flange)?
The casting code you gave indicates that it is a late engine (E = 80, 1 = year; therefore 81 casting) and could be an 81-83 engine with the low mounted starter. If it is, you could modify a V8 bellhousing and flywheel for it and increase the types of transmissions for your E100. If it is a high mounted starter, it is typical of all of the earlier 200s and you are limited to the 3.03 3spd transmission and C4 automatic (with the possibility of a 4spd if you could work out the shifter linkage).

Check the casting code on the head (located on top of the intake log towards the back). If it starts with an E0 or E1 then you have one of the later heads which has the larger intake volume and is the more desireable of all the 200/250 heads.

I recommend getting "The Ford Falcon Six Cylinder Performance Handbook" which can be found here:
http://www.classicinlines.com/proddetai ... D200%2DFSH
It can answer a lot of your questions.

 

[econo100]

A C code in Ford's serial numbers is the 60s, D is the 70s, so that's a block from 1981
They were in all sorts of passenger cars.

I think there was an engine block numbered E1BB which has a bellhousing bolt pattern that makes it extremely easy to mount a late model 5-speed manual transmission.


What are you looking to do with the van?

Well I had since 1975 and the engine finally gave up the ghost a few years back. I'm looking to go back to a orig. look with steel rims,beauty rings and white walls. Probably lowered some but not slammed. Looking for a clean look. Maybe throw a couple of surfing boards in the bed for that cool Calif. vibe. I miss driving this lil fun truck.

 

[econo100]

First, welcome to the forum.

Question, is the starter on your 200 located above the oil pan flange or right next to the oil pan (below the flange)?
The casting code you gave indicates that it is a late engine (E = 80, 1 = year; therefore 81 casting) and could be an 81-83 engine with the low mounted starter. If it is, you could modify a V8 bellhousing and flywheel for it and increase the types of transmissions for your E100. If it is a high mounted starter, it is typical of all of the earlier 200s and you are limited to the 3.03 3spd transmission and C4 automatic (with the possibility of a 4spd if you could work out the shifter linkage).

Check the casting code on the head (located on top of the intake log towards the back). If it starts with an E0 or E1 then you have one of the later heads which has the larger intake volume and is the more desireable of all the 200/250 heads.

I recommend getting "The Ford Falcon Six Cylinder Performance Handbook" which can be found here:
http://www.classicinlines.com/proddetai ... D200%2DFSH
It can answer a lot of your questions.

Very helpful! i will look into more from what you said. thanks guys!

 

[xctasy]

Relax, your engine is blue, and its E1BE casting is a stock high mount block, so any C3, C4, SROD,3.03 Toploader , 2.77 Ford or Dagenham or BW T4 transmission fits. It could have been made in mid 1980, or as late as July 1983, and still have an E1BE casting prefix, because Ford just date the first model year the casting was minted and designed. Its the same as the 1977-1980 D8 block, which came out in preparation for the 1978 Fox cars, with a rear mount dipstick for the Fox sump, but they had a revison in mid 1980 for the 1981 model year for something little, like the the starter motor, which minutely changed the shape of the block between the bell-housing and frost plugs.

As long as the fron't dip stick boss hole is redrilled for the E line sump, and the smaller bolt holes are used if you are using an auto or a 2.77 gearbox, you'll be fine ....you'll be able to use that block no problems.

Low mount blocks are not in every post 1981 Fox Ford, heaps and heaps were blue high mount block engines, and swap-ability for later blue 3.3 engines into any 1960 to 1966 vehicle is total.

 

[bubba22349]

Sounds like you have a great plan for your build. Are you going to detail and paint your engine in the stock 62 colors? If you do it will be tough for most to even notice its a late model engine. Its all ready a great looking pickup.

 

[cr_bobcat]

Definitely get the handbook. I would also recommend scouring www.classicinlines.com . There are plenty of tips and lots of candy to look at. Check out a lot of the pictures of peoples rides to get ideas. I've learned a boatload just cruising this forum. Keep an eye on rockauto for your standard goodies and free up the cash for a rediculous homemade tri-power or some fuzzy dice for the mirror.

 

[econo100]

Great guys! You are my kinda people. Thanks for any help to get me started on this engine.
Its gonna be good getting it all back together once again. And yes i already have my 8 balls hanging from my mirror! hehe
Before i forget, whats the best way to (or how) post any pic here to show it? nevermind, i just read up on that.