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Keep65Alive

My 65’ F-250

Just picked up this gem. The motor is in very rough shape since originally removed and left outside with no valve covers. SMH so thinking motors and modernizing, has anyone ever put a 6.3 raptor motor or a 7.3 gas in these old trucks. I know the coyote is a popular thing to do.

Thanks for the feedback.

85lebaront2

Re: My 65’ F-250

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Welcome to the group, 65 is a bit early compared to our Bullnoses, basic chassis design was pretty similar up through 1979. You have the twin I-beams but the steering is behind the axles instead of in front.

As far as engine swaps, a rear sump pan may be an issue as these trucks typically used a front sump configuration with the drain plug on the back side of the sump. Engines through 1979 ranged from a 240 six through the 460, but I don't recall any diesels.

Truck doesn't look too bad for a nearly 60 year old vehicle.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

ArdWrknTrk

Re: My 65’ F-250

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I don't think there was a diesel option until 1983 when Ford brought back the 460 and also offered a hydraulic clutch, Bill...

I always thought the Godzilla engine was huge, but checking the size it appears about the same as my 460.
Maybe it just looks chunky because of all the 'stuff' needed to support it?

That is a cool truck! And although I dont have much to offer I'd like to see what you end up doing with it. 👍

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Keep65Alive

Re: My 65’ F-250

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Thanks for the info. I have the hood on now and the original motor/trans is in the bed of the truck. Dash shows 14k miles on it.

85lebaront2

Re: My 65’ F-250

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On the frame, at the suspension crossmember are the engine mount perches that the mounts on the side of the engine go onto. They are engine family specific, but since the same basic configuration was used from the 60s through 1979, it becomes a case of (a) what engine did it have and (b) is it compatible with what you want to use.

I took a 1977 F150 from a 300 six to a 390 camper special engine. Frame perches from a junkyard and a bigger radiator (the core support had a removable piece of panel for the larger radiator).

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grumpin

Re: My 65’ F-250

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Welcome!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona