ok im going to help my friend swap a 351 cleveland into a 71 mach 1 anyone have any steps/tips on where to start on swapping it?

thanks:thumbup:

 

nice engine choice...as to your ? i have no idea, never done it before, my friend has, i'll ask him later

 

please do and thanks

 

BUMP

 

Take old engine out, put in new engine.

Muscle Cars had no electronics really so dropping in is all easy bolt in stuff.

 

 

3 wire ignition makes for an afternoon swap

I am assuming the one coming out of it is a V8 as well (duh) so motor mounts are already there for you to use.

4 hours tops

 

pretty much... i'll say 5 hours on a first timer

 

I saw them put a Crate 350 into a Chevelle Wagon and it took hardly any time, granted it was longer than the 30 minutes the show was, but it was all so simple.

 

If you're replacing a Cleveland motor, then all you have to worry about is the details. Make sure that you re-use the oil pan and oil pump pickup, or make sure the new ones work with that car (and each other). Make sure that you have new motor mounts and other little things beforehand. Contrary to what some have said, you'll have several electrical connections to keep track of, including oil pressure and temperature sensors, starter and electronic ignition.

IIRC, the Mach 1 was a big block car, so you're probably going to need to investigate what's needed for the swap. It might be as simple as using "adaptor" motor mounts, or you might need to track down a new engine cradle. This is true even if you're swapping a 351 Windsor for a 351 Cleveland, BTW. Do the research first, and save a lot of headaches later.