Hey guys im building a t bucket and have a ford 200 inline six and a c4 transmission that is out of a 60s mustang or falcon. It needs to be rebuilt but the big question is how hard is it to mount it in the frame? I want something a bit diffrent then what most do around here and figured the six would be it but im lost on how to mount it without a crossmember. The thought I have is to weld tabs/ universal motor mounts and bolt the oem motor mounts to the tab or universal mounts. Any help would be good and pics too. Would love to see what a 6 looks like in a bucket.
I don't know the exact configuration in the front, but maybe an offy style mount could work. This is one I hacked together for a flathead. Motormount biscuits are used on the outside. The only problem I can think of, is that the engine needs a rebuild. Once you start needing to throw money at it, you may change your mind on engine choices. TP TP
Try searching summit racing. They have some really nice weld-in crossnembers for all sorts of engines
It is no harder than any other engine. However, since you say it needs rebuilt, I would suggest to get a 300 Ford six. The extra 100 cubes is substantial for performance, and you can probably get one out of a truck in good shape. The 300 is a seven main bearing engine that is very tough. Plenty of performance parts available for it.
wicat3, look at the mounts from a early 70's maverick for some ideas. they mount to the frame rails then drop inward and the actual side mount bolts to it.
300rac Ill look into the mavreric for some ideas. As far as the motor and rebuild going I already have the 200 and mataching transmission for a great deal and the amount to rebuild it dosnt look to bad. The most expensive thing I see at the moment is the maching work to set it up for a turbo
putting a 6 where a 4 used to reside if the overhaul doesn't bother you stretching the frame to accomodate might. I would do it in a heart beat and I don't really care for 6 cylinders. I had a 200 in a '62 Econoline and it was a good engine as i recall, it should be a gas in a light bodied car like a T.
On a 200 there are two vertical bolt holes on each side of the block about 19" forward of the bellhousing face for the engine mounts. Make some simple L-brackets with a gusset to bolt to the engine. Then use some round biscuits to mount those to some frame brackets.
Mustangsix has the right idea. The stock Mustang / Falcon mounts are true bits of ugly at best, I would go with the early Ford biscuits and make frame and engine brackets and be done. If a turo is planned, great! if the cost gets to be too much, remember 3 single carbs on those motors do wonders for performance and look cool too! I have been contemplating the same thing since the great "Falcon flocking" of 2010 and 2011 at my home has deposited several of these engines here. There is a neat little bobtail "T" bucket running around Phoenix with a Falcon six in it. Here is a picture of the engine... Edit... found a picture of the car too!
Here is how we did our HAMB Dragster, I'd recommend an insulator. See the intire build here -> http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246970
300 banger would be the better way to go i can tell you a FNG when your second post said you were going to put a turbo on a t bucket
The 200 may have 7 main bearings as well depending on the year. I'm not certain of the changeover year but 200's with the C4 was likely a new enough one. The one's with 7 main bearings are pretty indestructable. My brother had a 67 Mustang with the 200 years ago, tried his hardest to blow it up but couldn't. Finally he just changed it out with a V8. The biggest advantage to the 300 is the removable intake manifold where the 200's is part of the head. But the 200 doesn't weigh as much and he already has that motor and trans. Turbos can be adapted to either motor. I've seen Falcon's with turbos on them...
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