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- My Car
- 1971 M-code Grande
Today we imbark on trying to find a replacement engine for my '71 M-code Grande. We discovered a cracked block not long ago and have spent too much time and energy doing a restoration to scrap the car. There is another thread about "how many are left" and this car is not going to be left behind.
What is the difference between a "short" block, "long" block and "block"? I would like to use the existing parts as the engine was rebuilt some years before I owned the car and, except for the crack, all other components are in excellent shape. As I understand, a "short" block is an engine with all components except the heads. Many readers suggested a crate engine but I want to keep this as original as possible. They only made, according to Marti, 100 '71 M-code Grandes with a toploader. If I go the route of a short block or "bare" block, does it matter what year?
On a different note, there are no less than 8 people involved in getting this car back on the road and I only know 3 of them Everyone else wants to help because the car is a Classic Mustang! They are all offering their time, expertise and tools for free. They want to see the car running again.
mike
What is the difference between a "short" block, "long" block and "block"? I would like to use the existing parts as the engine was rebuilt some years before I owned the car and, except for the crack, all other components are in excellent shape. As I understand, a "short" block is an engine with all components except the heads. Many readers suggested a crate engine but I want to keep this as original as possible. They only made, according to Marti, 100 '71 M-code Grandes with a toploader. If I go the route of a short block or "bare" block, does it matter what year?
On a different note, there are no less than 8 people involved in getting this car back on the road and I only know 3 of them Everyone else wants to help because the car is a Classic Mustang! They are all offering their time, expertise and tools for free. They want to see the car running again.
mike