Ford Inline 6 Engine Rebuild – How-to Video
Ford Falcon Inline Six Long Block Build Video
I’ve been working on my 1963 Ford Falcon wagon for way to long now. Ever get the feeling about your project like… “It’ll never be done!” Well, let’s celebrate some progress! The short block’s put together and waiting the next couple steps in the powertrain build:
Assemble the head and the rest of the long block
Prep and Install of the T5 transmission (I know, I was planning on re-using the Dagenham 4 speed)
The video below is a step by step build of the 200 inline six. With guidance from my pops, a retired Ford mechanic, he shows me how-to, then I proceed to give it my best shot. I’m not always successful the first time, maybe like you might be… so, I hope everyone interested in building their own engine can learn a little something, and maybe have a laugh at the same time!
If you’re looking for more info on building or modifying a ford inline six engine, make sure to check out this discussion forum: Fordsix.com. With members from all over the world, including Australia where the Falcon name and straight six engine have lived on for much longer than in the US, there’s tech info galore. From basic trouble shooting to hardcore turbo, blower and fuel injection help, the info you need is waiting.
200 Ford Inline Six rebuild Video
Was this helpful? Stick to my day job? I’d like to hear either way. As you can see, when it comes to building Ford inline 6 engines, I’m no expert, but did want to pass on what I learned. Leave a comment with any good info you have too!
Special thanks to Egge Machine Company of Santa Fe Springs, CA for the engine parts needed for this rebuild and Edelbrock for the engine assembly lube and break-in oil. I hope to use it soon!
Make sure you check out this thread: 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon Build for more stories about the build.
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Hey Pike,
That was great watching the video of your six cylinder build. I think I will show it to the folks at Jeg’s (since I am reconnected) and see what we can do. I miss all you guys in Az. Take care and we’ll be in touch.
Thanks Ken! I miss you too pal. I hardly have any hot rod buddies at work and I never did see your Mustang in person. I woulda been more excited if we could made the deal on the Hudson work out! That thing was cool.
So, if you aren’t using the Dagenham what are you gonna do with it? Just tuck it away until some later date when you put the car into more of a stock configuration?
If you’d like to send it out in a blaze of glory I’m looking for a manual tranny to hook up behind the six in our 24 Hours of Lemons Fairmont Futura
I have another Dagenham that worked, but popped out of 2nd in downshifts. I guess they tend to do that when they get worn out, or… it could have been that it had hardly any oil in it most of the time from a leaky seal. It might work fine, or it might be damn horrible and burn out after 3 laps??
I have everything but the maybe the bellhousing. I need it for my T5 install, unless you can trade me a 3 speed bell?
Is there an easy way to mate a T5 to a Dagenham bell? I know you can get an adapter to put a T5 behind the 3 speed pretty easily, but I have never heard of an adapter for the Dag.
Where are you located?
My understanding is you can get an adapter for the Dagenham bell too from Modern Driveline. I’m in Chandler, AZ. Aren’t you on fordsix forum too? Saw something about the 24 hours Fairmont.
Yeah, that’s me too. I’m looking to put a 4 or 5 speed behind the 6 we are running, I just haven’t found the right parts yet. For the sake of reliability I’d like to use the bigger flywheel/bell from the later 60’s cars. But spending as little as possible is also important. Of course the whole point could be moot if the rebuild and cam gets me enough power at 3000-3500rpm to fill in the big gap between 2nd and 3rd in the C4.
I am always looking for less than stellar cast off parts for this car.