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sprink88 · 02-01-2015, 11:15 AM

I have a 390 I just got all my parts for, so I will be getting ready for the swap soon...

I have a 57 Fairlane with the y block 292. I went ahead and purchased a 68 Galaxie 500 pulled the engine and trans and sold the car.

I plan on using my original Y block motor mounts (heard they will work just flip them around). A lot of people say the FE is a bolt in. Does that include the transmission? I believe the trans is an MX by looking at the pan. Do I need to modify my crossmember for is that part of the bolt in?

Also the Galaxie driveshaft yoke has an external weight on it? Do I need that or what should I use?

Thanks in advance,
~Chris

Ford blue blood · 02-01-2015, 06:00 PM

Bolt in. FMX was a cast iron case with aluminum bell and tail. 68 could be a Fordomatic/Cruisomatic.....

sprink88 · 02-01-2015, 08:07 PM

Good to know. Thanks Blue Blood!

darrell · 02-02-2015, 09:33 AM

yes the motor is a drop in but you will have to do mount work for the trans.i never saw a 68 390 that didnt have a c6 trans.

sprink88 · 02-08-2015, 12:28 AM

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Well I JUST looked at my trans and it is definatly an MX So if all goes well, everything should just bolt in.

02-01-2015, 11:15 AM	#1
sprink88 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 39	Question on a 390 in a 57 I have a 390 I just got all my parts for, so I will be getting ready for the swap soon... I have a 57 Fairlane with the y block 292. I went ahead and purchased a 68 Galaxie 500 pulled the engine and trans and sold the car. I plan on using my original Y block motor mounts (heard they will work just flip them around). A lot of people say the FE is a bolt in. Does that include the transmission? I believe the trans is an MX by looking at the pan. Do I need to modify my crossmember for is that part of the bolt in? Also the Galaxie driveshaft yoke has an external weight on it? Do I need that or what should I use? Thanks in advance, ~Chris

02-01-2015, 06:00 PM	#2
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 883	Re: Question on a 390 in a 57 Bolt in. FMX was a cast iron case with aluminum bell and tail. 68 could be a Fordomatic/Cruisomatic..... __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2024 F-150 2018 Lincoln MKZ 2016 Focus 1961 Comet S-22 1956 Ford Crown Victoria 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

02-01-2015, 08:07 PM	#3
sprink88 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 39	Re: Question on a 390 in a 57 Good to know. Thanks Blue Blood!

02-02-2015, 09:33 AM	#4
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,063	Re: Question on a 390 in a 57 yes the motor is a drop in but you will have to do mount work for the trans.i never saw a 68 390 that didnt have a c6 trans.

02-08-2015, 12:28 AM	#5
sprink88 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 39	Re: Question on a 390 in a 57 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well I JUST looked at my trans and it is definatly an MX So if all goes well, everything should just bolt in.