It's been a while since I posted anything. My 40 twodoor sedan has been in the garage for about six years. I removed the v8 & automatic to put a six in it. I've had a 261 sitting in it for a while now. The engine has only 42,000 miles on it, but the # 6 piston stuck in the cylinder while I had it stored.I removed the piston and the cylinder will clean up with a little honing. Yesterday I bought another 261. It's a 58 model and has been remanufactured according to a decal on the block. I am going to install it in the car and fix the other one when I have time.I'm trying to decide which transmission to use. I have a '57 three speed , a similar trans with overdrive, and a later, fully syncronized three speed.I think the od would be nice but I've never owned a vehicle with overdrive , that worked, before so the installing and driving would be a new experience for me. The car has a 12 bolt Nova rear with 3.55 gears, if I remember correctly.My goal is to have the car on the road again in six weeks.
