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RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...?
By Jay - 09/27/2000 7:36:14 PM; IP 216.26.62.170
Paul-

I have Steve Christ's book - very, very helpful! I have two 332 blocks (4.00 inch bore) and an Edsel 361 block (4.05 bore). I can use the 361 crank (3.50 stroke) and put it in the 332 block for a 352. What I don't have is a 390 crank, which would drop into my 361 block and make a 390 engine (with me so far?).

But, I hear that the earlier FE block castings are not preferred. They were subtly reinforced over the years, and oil passages were improved, etc. so that the later FE blocks are the way to go if you want an engine that will last. To save money and use up parts I have, I was considering creating a 352 or 390 for my wagon (or, I could Frankenstein my disassembled 361 back to life). Final engine choice is not my most critical issue right now, because any FE I put in there will fit, and will look stock if painted right. I am really clueless about transmissions. The stock 2-speed Fordo just doesn't seem the best choice for economy, durability or towing capacity. Is there ANY reasonable, easy replacement for it, besides the Cruisomatics available at the time? They don't have a good rep, but the C6 (and the C4?) do.

i just need some clarification here.

Thanks,

Jay
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=2858&Reply=2858><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor2858" onclick="return false;">Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Jay, <i>09/24/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=2858', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor2858') }); </script>  Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...? -- Jay, 09/24/2000
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=2864&Reply=2858><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor2864" onclick="return false;">RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Lou, <i>09/24/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=2864', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor2864') }); </script>  RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...? -- Lou, 09/24/2000
 RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...? -- terry, 09/24/2000
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=2868&Reply=2858><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor2868" onclick="return false;">RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Jay, <i>09/24/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=2868', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor2868') }); </script>  RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...? -- Jay, 09/24/2000
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=2882&Reply=2858><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor2882" onclick="return false;">332</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Lou, <i>09/27/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=2882', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor2882') }); </script>  332 -- Lou, 09/27/2000
 Re: 332 -- Jay, 09/27/2000
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=2883&Reply=2858><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor2883" onclick="return false;">RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Paul, <i>09/27/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=2883', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor2883') }); </script>  RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...? -- Paul, 09/27/2000
Collapse <b>RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...?</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Jay, <i>09/27/2000</i></font>RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...? -- Jay, 09/27/2000
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=2886&Reply=2858><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor2886" onclick="return false;">Trans fail because of heat.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Lou, <i>09/28/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=2886', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor2886') }); </script>  Trans fail because of heat. -- Lou, 09/28/2000
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=2889&Reply=2858><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor2889" onclick="return false;">RE: Trans fail because of heat.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Richard Bouman, <i>09/28/2000</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=2889', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor2889') }); </script>  RE: Trans fail because of heat. -- Richard Bouman, 09/28/2000
 RE: Trans fail because of heat. -- d c, 10/04/2000
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