What should I replace it with??

[pedal2themetal45]

HI ALL
I should have added this to the first post.. (wwwaaannnn it broke) But forgot..
I've priced a short block from Schucks $750.+ Are they good motors?
I also have my machinest pricing me a rebuild of my block. I know with the machinest one I know what I have got. So I guess my question it are the Schucks block any good. I'm not sure what they inclued just yet.. one other Question are they mechinal lifters or hyd? Schucks says machinal lifters?
Thanks
tim

 

[63redtudor]

If its an original '61 motor then its got mechanical lifters. Ford didn't use hydraulic lifters in these engines till '63.
Are you dead set on keeping the original motor in the car? If not, look around & you could probably find a decent 170 or 200 for next to nothing. I see them quite often on ebay & even in the local classifieds for next to nothing.
Edwin

 

[pedal2themetal45]

Would it make it less valuable if it isn't the orginal motor?? As a classic all stock that is.. Thats the only reason I would like to keep the orginal motor in it is to keep it stock orginal classic.. :
Tim

 

[addo]

What about this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 03695&rd=1

Should move it along nicely.

 

[pedal2themetal45]

HI ADDO
YYYEEEOOOOWWWW
That would be baaaaddd. But I'd like to keep it stock.. for classic reasons.
I've got my performer in my truck..
Tim

 

[pedal2themetal45]

HI ALL
Just got my quote from my machinest..
:wrench: OOOUUUCCCHHHH
$1,200.oo
and that doesn't include pistons. pistons were another $177.oo .
I guess I might have to go with the schucks motor (short block).. under $800.oo
Again does anyone know if it matters if I change blocks but stay with the same cube's well it decress the value of the car as a orginal classic.
Thanks
Tim

 

[pedal2themetal45]

HI
I forgot I had that 200..
So I think I'm going to try and use it untill I can aford to rebuild the 170.. If it runs .. I'm going to oil up the cylenders and see if it well turn.. If it turns I think I'll be OK for the short time of use..
If it turns I well prime it befor I try to start it so what would I use to prime the motor.. Drill and what kind of attachment.
thanks
Tim

 

[Anonymous]

Hey, I'm a college student and I work at Checker(Schuck's Montana version) if you go with one of our engines make it an Evergreen. The Spartan rebuild are shoddy, and the basic Recon's only slightly better, The evergreen is a Stage II rebuild, meaning almost all new stuff, rather than the other two which use old parts if they mic in spec.

Just my opinion based on 1 1/2 years parts counter at Checker

 

[pedal2themetal45]

THANKS 72 MAV
I talked to a guy yesterday (an aquaintics) and he said they were Edward rebuild here? and that he had a friend running a 355 for 2yrs in the 12's with no probs. I'll remember that (Evergreen and Edward) and see what they realy have here..
I have a request in at a Classic site to see if it matters, if I can change the block and not hurt the value of the stock classic. If it don't then I'll most likely go with a Schucks short block, if it does then I need to rebuild the orginal block and in the mean time I'll run the 200 while I save the $$ for the rebuild or the short block (if the 200 runs).

OH I lived in Kalispell for about 3yrs long time ago tho, move out in 69. TO COLD the winter we left it was -42 deg. and 6' of snow.
Thanks again
tim

 

[I66coupe]

If you change the engine to a non-stock engine you will certainly hurt the value as an original, classic car. Numbers matching is a big deal. To a performance oriented buyer, it won't make any difference, but if you are trying to keep the car stock and original, it'll make a big difference to certain buyers.

Having said that, I am changing the transmission in my all original '66 coupe that has only 41k miles on it. I am installing a T5 5 speed. That will destroy the originality of the car but no way I am going to spend a penny on that weakling stock 3 speed. I will live with the loss in value. Who knows, I may find someone that would buy the car specifically because it has that tranny. Not every buyer is going to be concerned with absolute originality.

Do what you want and can afford. A driving car is worth more than a non-running car. I don't believe it will make much difference to most folks. Some would probably be happier with the bigger engine.

 

[Anonymous]

if you are going away from original...do a resto mod..drop a late midel v8 (or 6) in there...always articles on restomods in mustang monthly

 

[I66coupe]

A V8? Gross!

Well, ok, if its a 429 I could see it.........