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Early Bird engine swap

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Early Bird engine swap

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oldguy668
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Five hundred years ago, I could have gotten stoned or hung or worse for asking a question like this, but I'm willing to take the chance. I really want to install a late 302 small block into my '56, but I have run into a little snag. Apparently, Tbirds have the engine mounted in a totally different configuration than Fords and Mercurys. The engine is front mounted where Fords and Mercs are side mounted. So, none of the shops that fab engine swap parts for Fords can help me with the Bird. I'd appreciate any help if someone can point me in the right direction to find the parts I need.
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mrmike (12/2/2015)
Carl,  I am in Warrensburg, Ny.    I do have the original Tranny in the Merc ,I installed the new hub bearing in the Converter myself  &  a few years ago had the Transmission rebuilt.   
.      Thanks, Mke
Mike so you need the air cooled converter,I have one and I will check fed ex for shipping cost to you and then give you a total cost if you want me to.Need you zip code also Carl

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