Zambit
Bigger Hammer
Ok every one I know this is going to sound just nuts and insane. I am doing a complete frame off restoration on my 56 wagon. Yes it is really a crazy thing to do since I never have even done anything major at all. As I said before it was my grandfathers. Now I wish to put the original 6-226 back into it for the power house. The bad thing is that it was already .060 over. So I know there is a major cost to make it right. also there is cracks in the block.
1. I know must be insane to even try to fix it. It was my grandfathers and I want to. I'm kinda sentimental like that.
2. It will need to be sleeved so all 6 of them no big deal I have a great mechanic and that is what the shop specializes in, also radiator repair.
3. Everything will need to be bought new since I will try to go back to standard.
4. Rough guess on rebuild cost on motor alone is 2-3K. Again I know its insane. But it's me.
So major question is my mechanic has a ford 300 straight 6 that ran a few years ago that he said he would sell me.
This motor is complete with transmission. the only thing that might not be on it is the brain box.
He said he would part with it for $200 to help power my wagon, until I can get my 226 rebuilt.
Now that being said.
1. How many frame modifications would it need to put into my wagon?
2. Will it bolt onto my T-90 transmission?
3. How much modification would it take to go back to the 226?
4. How would it affect the wiring harness?
Side note. The only thing I was really planning on doing in regards to upgrades is going to 12volt system.
Thanks for your input
Zambit
1. I know must be insane to even try to fix it. It was my grandfathers and I want to. I'm kinda sentimental like that.
2. It will need to be sleeved so all 6 of them no big deal I have a great mechanic and that is what the shop specializes in, also radiator repair.
3. Everything will need to be bought new since I will try to go back to standard.
4. Rough guess on rebuild cost on motor alone is 2-3K. Again I know its insane. But it's me.
So major question is my mechanic has a ford 300 straight 6 that ran a few years ago that he said he would sell me.
This motor is complete with transmission. the only thing that might not be on it is the brain box.
He said he would part with it for $200 to help power my wagon, until I can get my 226 rebuilt.
Now that being said.
1. How many frame modifications would it need to put into my wagon?
2. Will it bolt onto my T-90 transmission?
3. How much modification would it take to go back to the 226?
4. How would it affect the wiring harness?
Side note. The only thing I was really planning on doing in regards to upgrades is going to 12volt system.
Thanks for your input
Zambit