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Technical => Engine Swaps => Topic started by: Bob57Ford on 2015-06-08 19:09

Title: Anybody swap a 312 in a 57 Sunliner to a 57 Lincoln 368 Big Y-Block?
Post by: Bob57Ford on 2015-06-08 19:09
I have a very nice 57 Sunliner with a stuck 312. I have no problem rebuilding it, but I also like the idea of doing a "period correct" hot rod mod. I have a 57 Lincoln 368 big block y-block engine that I would like to use. Is there anyone out here that's done such a swap? If so, highlight the details. Thanks.
Title: Re: Anybody swap a 312 in a 57 Sunliner to a 57 Lincoln 368 Big Y-Block?
Post by: Contibob on 2015-06-09 00:36
Didn't they offer the 368 in the 57 Mercury? If it goes in the Mercury, it should be an easy swap.
Title: Re: Anybody swap a 312 in a 57 Sunliner to a 57 Lincoln 368 Big Y-Block?
Post by: Bob57Ford on 2015-06-09 06:44
I believe a 368 was offered in the Turnpike Cruiser. One of my concerns are the motor mounts and the compatibility to the Fordomatic already in the convertible.
Title: Re: Anybody swap a 312 in a 57 Sunliner to a 57 Lincoln 368 Big Y-Block?
Post by: Contibob on 2015-06-10 01:00
I know the Ford offered two Fordomatics. The small case and the medium case. Both worked on the smaller Y-Block. I really don't know if the medium case is the same as what came with the 368 in Merc's,
Title: Re: Anybody swap a 312 in a 57 Sunliner to a 57 Lincoln 368 Big Y-Block?
Post by: JPotter57 on 2015-06-16 22:40
Tom Drummond has a 368 in his 57 Ranchero, has 2x4 with supercharger...wild ride.  His name here is Wildhog..PM him, he can fill you in.
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