6 cycylinder to small block conversion.

btalley · Post by **btalley** » March 31, 2008, 5:46 pm

Hello All,
I'm putting a small block (289) in my 65' that had a 240 with no oil pressure. I'm sure someone has done this lately, but it looks like there are holes to move the engine mounts back a few inches on the frame. I'd like to use the 3 speed transmission and still hook up the clutch as it was with the pedal lever connecting to the block. It looks like this should bolt right up if I use the back holes for the mounts.
Any ideas if it will?

Thanks for any info.

B.

Post by **Greg D** » March 31, 2008, 5:53 pm

I can't off the top of my head remember all the details but it darn near is a bolt in if it isn't. I may be wrong on this detail But I think you are right, use the towers you have and move them back to the next set of holes. If not a pair of 67-79 small block towers should be fairly easy to come by. Bellhousing is the same, I can't remember if there is an issue with the clutch bellcrank pivot though. You do have the 289 flywheel right? you may need to verify the clutch disc is the same diameter.

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » March 31, 2008, 6:20 pm

What Greg said plus your flywheel needs to be 164 teeth. 240 starter will also work.

Lonnie