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Re: [Tigers] Bell housing question

To: rfraser@bluefrog.com
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Bell housing question
From: Jeffery Randall <jefferyrandall@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2013 12:23:16 -0500
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You'll need to check the crankshaft to see that it's drilled for use with a
pilot bushing . Aside from that everything should bolt right together.
  Jeff


On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Ron Fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.com> wrote:

> Andy
>         According to the Parts List both the 260 and 289 engine uses the
> same starter ring gear part number but it lists a different part numbers
> for
> the flywheel
>
>         This seems to indicate that you can use the flywheel and clutch
> parts but as with any engine change you need to go through the parts you
> have to make sure they are compatible with each other.
>
> You will need a 5 bolt bellhousing cover plate and pilot bearing.
>
> I would think the transmission should bolt right up but again that depends
> on the parts you have.
>
> I would recommend going through the casting numbers on the 64 engine just
> so
> you know what you have.
>
> My guess is that the 260 block is a C4OE -6015E casting.
> Yes, all 260 blocks are 5 bolt.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Andy Walker
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 8:50 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Bell housing question
>
>
> Guys:
>
>
>
> I'm contemplating putting a 260 back in my Tiger rather than the 289 that's
> in the car right now.  Here's the rub, though.  The 260 I have is clearly a
> 5-bolt block, which I'm guessing all 260s were, but the 289 in the car is a
> 6-bolt block.  Obviously, I'm going to have to change the bell housing over
> to a 5-bolt unit.  Now, if I do that, will my transmission bolt up to it or
> not?  Can I use my 289 flywheel on the 260?  Also, are clutch sizes
> different between the two engines?  By the way, the 260 came out of an
> automatic '64 Fairlane, if it makes any difference.
>
>
>
> I'm all ears, guys.I've never had to mess with something like this before.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Walker
>
> Edmond, OK
>
> B382001600LRXFE
>
> TAC #740
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