Proper motor mounts and alternator brackets

[Anonymous]

Greetings,
I have a 1965 Mustang Coupe and plan to install a 200 engine from a 1978 Fairmont. Can anyone tell me what motor mounts I should use? I've seen motor mounts advertised for different years of 200 engines and would not have thought that there would be that much change.

Additionally, I have seen alternator brackets advertised for specific years. Would the brackets from an early six Mustang work on a 1978 200 engine?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Steve

 

[Anonymous]

My experience with the 200 is to get the motor mounts that match your car and the brackets that match your engine or alternator and accessory pkg you are useing.. I recently bought motor mounts at O,Riely's to put a 78 200 in a 62 falcon.stock # right there in their catalogue with pictures. they had to be ordered and cost almost $30/pair and took 6 hours for them to arrive.LOL. It's good to take your existing mounts with you as some years list more than 1 style of motor mounts.

 

[WhitePony]

confed,

The alternator bracket from your original engine should fit the newer block just fine. As far as the motor mounts go, I ordered Corteco mounts from Mike at FSPP. I also have a 65 Mustang and am installing a 200 from a 78 Fairmont.

Here's the link to the mounts I ordered. Left and Right side.

Kris

 

[Anonymous]

I installed a 78 200 from either a Granada or Fairmont (dont remember which) in my 66 Stang. I used the motor mounts for a 66 and used the 66 alternator brackets and harmonic balancer/pulleys/water pump also.

You have to use the 66 oil pan & pickup tube too. Also the dipstick is probably in the back of the motor and you have to relocate it to the front.

No biggie!

Later,

Doug