• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

What do i need to swap my 91 5.0 into my 66?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Britt
  • Start date Start date Jul 27, 2004
B

Britt

Founding Member
May 2, 2002
611
0
0
South Carolina
Jul 27, 2004
#1
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #1
Ok, I know theres been threads on this over the yeard but I need to know a few specific things.

1. I need to use the 289 oil pan and timing cover right?.
2. What balancer and flywheel (c-4 trans)
3. What do I do about the distributor (which one)
4. What water pump?
5. What am I missing?

This will be a carbed motor and I would like to retain the wide late model belt.

Thanks
 
G

gp001

Founding Member
Jun 30, 2001
4,401
0
66
So. Cal.
Jul 27, 2004
#2
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #2
Britt said:
Ok, I know theres been threads on this over the yeard but I need to know a few specific things.

1. I need to use the 289 oil pan and timing cover right?.
2. What balancer and flywheel (c-4 trans)
3. What do I do about the distributor (which one)
4. What water pump?
5. What am I missing?

This will be a carbed motor and I would like to retain the wide late model belt.

Thanks
Click to expand...

1. yep
2. 50oz for 5.0 motors
3. need one with a steel gear for the roller cam in the 5.0
4. If keeping the serpentine belt you need reverse rotation
5. Lots of beer and band aids
5. a.) I don't think the 5.0 will have the eccentric for a mechanical fuel pump
 

allcarfan

The Answer Man
Founding Member
Apr 8, 2001
2,458
1
56
North Atlanta
Jul 27, 2004
#3
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #3
I believe you will need a different lower radiator hose to run a serpentine belt also
 
D

Damein17

Member
Jul 26, 2004
123
0
16
Lexington, Kentucky
Jul 27, 2004
#4
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #4
same swap but 67 and 88

Man i am doing the same exact thing to my stang except mine is a 67 stang 289 and c4 and a 88 gt 5.0. well dont make the same mistake i did... make sure you have a 50oz fly wheel.. and also for some reason the fly wheel out of the 88 will not fit my torque converter so i am havent a few problems... bought like 4 flywheels so far.. but finaly ive just decided to put in the 88's c4 auto into the 67 as well as the motor.. btw is also carbed. every one here on this board has been very helpful in the info they have given me. but if you need any help just let me know and ill help as much as i can . since im doing the same thing we might be able to help each other out.
 

allcarfan

The Answer Man
Founding Member
Apr 8, 2001
2,458
1
56
North Atlanta
Jul 27, 2004
#5
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #5
do you have a large diameter torque converter or is it the small diameter bolts?
 
D

Damein17

Member
Jul 26, 2004
123
0
16
Lexington, Kentucky
Jul 27, 2004
#6
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #6
well for me i belive its the small diamiter. reason i think this is becasue when i place the flywheel from the 88 onto the 67 flywheel i can fit one bolt into it but the ohters are about 1 to 1 1/2 inches below the other flywheel bolt hole
 

BobV

20+ Year Stangneter
May 18, 2003
474
0
16
Leavenworth, KS
Jul 27, 2004
#7
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #7
TCI 529610 is the one you need - 50 oz imbalance C4 bolt pattern. $59.95 at Summit is about 1/2 what they USED to run... Ask me how I know.
 
D

Damein17

Member
Jul 26, 2004
123
0
16
Lexington, Kentucky
Jul 27, 2004
#8
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #8
BobV said:
TCI 529610 is the one you need - 50 oz imbalance C4 bolt pattern. $59.95 at Summit is about 1/2 what they USED to run... Ask me how I know.
Click to expand...



but will that fit my 67 c4 trany and torque converter? and still fit inside my c4 trany bellhousing? becasue that is the problem i am runing into on my c4
 
B

Britt

Founding Member
May 2, 2002
611
0
0
South Carolina
Jul 27, 2004
#9
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #9
Thanks guys.

The block I got wasnt an HO. Its machined for roller lifters but didnt come with them. I also had the 280H cam so I dont need the steel gear right?

1. Where can I find the reverse rotation pump and for how much?

2. Is it hard to find a different lower hose? Which one? (I have no AC or power steering)

3. The C-4 is a later (70+) model, so will I have troubles with the stock 5.0 flywheel?

Thanks again!
 

BobV

20+ Year Stangneter
May 18, 2003
474
0
16
Leavenworth, KS
Jul 27, 2004
#10
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #10
Damein17 said:
but will that fit my 67 c4 trany and torque converter? and still fit inside my c4 trany bellhousing? becasue that is the problem i am runing into on my c4
Click to expand...
Yes. It's the 157 tooth (small diameter) flexplate for the C4.
 
D

Damein17

Member
Jul 26, 2004
123
0
16
Lexington, Kentucky
Jul 27, 2004
#11
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #11
hey great man thanks... for the help.. hmm do you know if they have a return policy just incase it for some reason wont work for me? reason im asking is becasue ive bought like 3 flywheels and well 2 of the 3 haveno return and im out about 200 bucks on those 2
 
C

candyapple

New Member
Dec 29, 2003
68
0
0
Jul 27, 2004
#12
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #12
Guys, I am doing almost the exact same thing and pulling my hair out. I have a ford flexplate E302 50oz. When I bolt it to the block the weight on the plate only has about 1/32" before it hits the block. What is up with that.

Also when I am using the FM18 style torque in the C4, is this right?

When I tighten up the bellhousing, I can no longer turn the crank by hand.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By the way, Britt, make sure you get the right motor mounts kits.
 
D

D.Hearne

New Member
Sep 29, 2000
11,730
6
0
south louisiana
Jul 27, 2004
#13
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #13
candyapple said:
Guys, I am doing almost the exact same thing and pulling my hair out. I have a ford flexplate E302 50oz. When I bolt it to the block the weight on the plate only has about 1/32" before it hits the block. What is up with that.

Also when I am using the FM18 style torque in the C4, is this right?

When I tighten up the bellhousing, I can no longer turn the crank by hand.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By the way, Britt, make sure you get the right motor mounts kits.
Click to expand...
Sounds like you're missing the plate that fits between the block and bellhousing. If you are then you're gonna have other problems too, like the starter not engaging the flexplate properly. Also , you might have jambed the torque converter into the front pump incorrectly. Better pull it all apart to see if you damaged the front pump gears.They crack very easily.
 
D

D.Hearne

New Member
Sep 29, 2000
11,730
6
0
south louisiana
Jul 27, 2004
#14
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #14
Britt said:
Thanks guys.

The block I got wasnt an HO. Its machined for roller lifters but didnt come with them. I also had the 280H cam so I dont need the steel gear right?

1. Where can I find the reverse rotation pump and for how much?

2. Is it hard to find a different lower hose? Which one? (I have no AC or power steering)

3. The C-4 is a later (70+) model, so will I have troubles with the stock 5.0 flywheel?

Thanks again!
Click to expand...
1. If you're using the 280H, then you don't need a steel geared distributor.The points distributor will work fine ( after replacing the points with a Pertronix unit ) 2. you don't need a different lower hose, if your radiator has a driver side outlet. 3. The stock 5.0 flexplate will be a 164 tooth, it will work only if the bellhousing on the C-4 is also for a 164 tooth flexplate. Otheriwise you will need a 157 tooth -50oz/in flexplate for a C-4.
 
C

candyapple

New Member
Dec 29, 2003
68
0
0
Jul 27, 2004
#15
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #15
Is a FM18 the correct torque convertor for my application. I picked it up at Advance auto parts. Autozone list it as there model 24.
 
B

Britt

Founding Member
May 2, 2002
611
0
0
South Carolina
Jul 27, 2004
#16
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #16
Thanks D. The first mod to my car was a pertronix unit so im ok there.
Where can I get the reverse rotation water pump? I scanned threw a couple of catologs and couldnt find one.

Thanks!
 
R

Ronstang

New Member
Apr 4, 2004
1,294
0
0
Houston Texas
Jul 27, 2004
#17
  • Jul 27, 2004
  • #17
You can get a reverse rotation water pump at any auto parts store. Just ask for one for an 86-93 Mustang 5.0. The aftermarket companies make high volume ones also, just pick up a Jegs or Summit.
 
D

D.Hearne

New Member
Sep 29, 2000
11,730
6
0
south louisiana
Jul 28, 2004
#18
  • Jul 28, 2004
  • #18
Ronstang said:
You can get a reverse rotation water pump at any auto parts store. Just ask for one for an 86-93 Mustang 5.0. The aftermarket companies make high volume ones also, just pick up a Jegs or Summit.
Click to expand...
I second that , except there possibly was also a high volume water pump from Ford. Ford made many stock water pumps in both std and high volume. The high volume ones were for heavy or extreme duty applications, such as police, taxi and pickup trucks.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
981
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
K
3.8 T5 & Bellhousing to 1987 Lincoln 5.0
  • ks65stang
  • Mar 2, 2026
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
3
Views
343
Other Auto Tech Mar 3, 2026
Noobz347
B
water pump installation questions
  • B0udreaux
  • Feb 5, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
38
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 28, 2026
General karthief
S
Stereo snakes nest; what am I missing?
  • Scott_S
  • Aug 29, 2025
  • Mustang Sound & Shine All
Replies
3
Views
378
Mustang Sound & Shine All Sep 24, 2025
Scott_S
S
J
Hello all, I have returned from a hiatus... Update and Questions
  • JackH
  • Aug 13, 2025
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech
Replies
6
Views
346
1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech Aug 15, 2025
JackH
J
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?