Source for rebuilt/remanufactured 250?

[Anonymous]

My old 170 has a burnt valve, and has been leaking oil past the rings and out the rear main seal, and I'm really wanting to go with a 250 so as to run an AOD transmission for better highway mileage. I'm in Independence, MO (Kansas City area) and would like to find a source for a rebuilt engine, or someone that is a competent rebuilder around the midwest for a Stage 1/Stage 2 build. Any leads would be appreciated- I'm hoping to have my '64 Falcon wagon back on the road by mid August at least.

 

[addo]

Get onto our member "Falcon 60". He's in KS - can't remember where - and is a competent mechanical type.

 

[Mercury Mike]

Not only will that AOD rock your socks off, but you won't be able to stop grinnin' when you put your foot into that 250 if you're used to a 170. =P

 

[Anonymous]

That's the idea. I do hot rod and custom car aluminum polishing specializing in flathead Ford V8's, so the Falcon wagon is my swap meet hauler. I need to be able to get out and drive 250 miles plus without a wheezy old engine (top speed 65ish on flat ground). I've had a couple of V8 cars with AOD's, so I've got a pretty good notion of how the highway ride should be.

 

[AZstang66]

Are you just looking for a newer/reconditioned short/long block?
Checker Auto parts sell them for around $500-1000.