Re: Replacement engine for 195.6 in 58-63 American (50-55 Nash Rambler)

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I thought so. The 240/250 has a separate intake and I think is much longer than the 200. I thought about trying a 200 just before I rebuilt my last 195.6. I just figured it wasn't worth the trouble at the time to change everyting since there was't any real power difference. But that was at least 10 years ago. I had trouble finding the right water pump then, after two that weren't right (but were 195.6 pumps -- the first an older four bolt model, the next the right housing but the long shaft for a Classic) I sent my old one in to be rebuilt. Took a week, but I already had the shortblock and head rebuilt, put the new pump on as a precaution since it hadn't been changed in a while. Good thing!! Getting one now, especially on the road, would have to be tough!! 

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 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: RHallack <rhallack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Frank
> 
> Way back in the late 60's~early 70's, I spent a lot of time with the 
> Ford 6's.
> You're correct. The 250 is a different block. Similar deal to the AMC 
> 4.0/4.2 litre. Larger bores ( 3.50 vs 3.68 iirc) cast in and a different 
> cam to clear the rod bolts for a longer stroke. Also with the 250, it 
> shares a common tranny bolt pattern with the old 289, 302, 351 where as 
> the 170/200 have their own.
> -- 
> Ron Hallack
> 
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