I hobbled outside today and measured the length of the 258 (33 1/2") and the length of the 195.6 (30"). This is from the bell housing plate to the tip of the waterpump shaft. And yeah, if
I move the radiator forward 1" there will be 1" between the water pump and the radiator core.. I just have to move the electric fan position and the engine will fit.. The shifter location in the floor board is 12+ inches in front of the seat
box so the new shifters will fit ahead of the floor box. That's where they need to be. I am hoping to be walking in another 4 weeks and then the fun will begin...I can't wait to start stripping the smog crap off the 258..So many sensors, hoses and
that ugly EGR...... Although, once upon a time... I used EGR on a Ford engine to keep light throttle pinging at bay...I raised the compression to 10/1 and used a mixture of Edelbrock and Ford parts to use EGR under the Holley 750 carb...I had it smogged twice and the smog guy never caught on the all the mods on that
351M......401", high compression,and a nice RV cam..
