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I have 67 Mustang Coupe with the original inline 6 200cc engine. I have owned the car for a few years and have done quite a bit of work. Overall the car is in good shape, not great and not something that is super valuable. My 14 year son and I are rehabbing the car.
This summer I started having engine trouble. I lost compression in the 3rd cylinder and had oil pushing back through the breather cap. I tried a bunch of different things and then ended up calling in a few experts to help diagnose the problem.
I now have removed the engine head, had it pressure tested and looked over for cracks. The head is all good. All the seals are tight and no cracks. That means I have a problem in the small block
My question:
Remove the 6 cylinder engine and rebuild the small block myself or find a replacement 289 V8 engine ?
Any recommendations ?
How do I find a replacement engine ? What will fit in this car. 289 or 302 ? Can I keep my 3 speed transmission ?
Any help would be appreciated
thanks
This summer I started having engine trouble. I lost compression in the 3rd cylinder and had oil pushing back through the breather cap. I tried a bunch of different things and then ended up calling in a few experts to help diagnose the problem.
I now have removed the engine head, had it pressure tested and looked over for cracks. The head is all good. All the seals are tight and no cracks. That means I have a problem in the small block
My question:
Remove the 6 cylinder engine and rebuild the small block myself or find a replacement 289 V8 engine ?
Any recommendations ?
How do I find a replacement engine ? What will fit in this car. 289 or 302 ? Can I keep my 3 speed transmission ?
Any help would be appreciated
thanks