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Topic: Engine Swap
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1771
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-26-2001 09:59 PM
   
Hi all I need some tech help, I am going to put a 1987 302 engine & a T-10 4 spd in my 65 Fastback. Being the engine is from a 1987 & the trans is from 65/66 will there be any driveline balance issues? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Mike.------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2623
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-26-2001 10:40 PM
Mike
As long as you use a late model flywheel there souldn't be any problem with balance.
The 50 oz versus the 28 oz only deals with engine components. Transmissions didn't enter into the equations.You will have to use any early bellhousing. Mike [This message has been edited by kcode (edited 12-26-2001).]
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1771
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-28-2001 06:34 AM
Thanks kcode, that helps me out.  ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-28-2001 08:37 AM
A later model block has no provision for the clutch linkage pivot (driver's side on the bellhousing flange). I seem to recall seeing a 'retrofit' bracket to run the early 'pivot' style linkage (as opposed to cable/slave cylinder), think it was offered through Glidden Racing, but don't quote me. Try calling MustangsPlus (or click on the link at the top of this page). They, if anyone, can steer you in the right direction. They do a bunch of business for the 'restomod' guys and I'm sure they've run across this combo before. Ask them about flywheel/balancer combinations for a late block/early trans combo, there could in fact be issues to adress with that.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1697
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-28-2001 10:53 AM
The clutch linkage bracket is available form Windsor Fox, I believe it's about $60.------------------
Stuart MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed
91 f-150 xlt
98 explorer xlt sohc v-6
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1771
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-28-2001 11:05 PM
Thanks to everyone who answered my call for HELP. As usual everyone here is a wealth of information. Thanks again.  ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-29-2001 08:12 AM
For balance I used a Ram Automotive steel billet flywheel (50 oz-in) and an NPD conversion harmonic balancer (three bolt style - 50 oz-in).
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PonyDoc
Journeyman Posts: 92
From: Ft. Lauderdale
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 01-06-2002 07:57 PM
One more- I just put an 87 5.0 in my 64 1/2 conv. I used the Motorsport flywheel that is drilled for all chutch possibilities (50 oz) and got the clutch z-bar bracket from California Pony Cars. 888-CAL PONY. Just tell Cindy what you're doing! I also out in the Ford toploader overdrive that Ford used in the late 70's. I have a 2.80 rear and with the ,60:1, it's too low. Like 2700RPM @ 90 MPH. I'm looking for a 3.25 so the final will be about 2.25 or 3000 RPM @ 90. The 4V w/ tri-y's (from Cal Pony) gets around 20-22 MPG on the highway.
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