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Title: 64 Galaxie 390 into 66 Comet
Post by: Ctcobra on June 04, 2019, 01:13:02 PM

I am planning on installing a 390 from a 64 Galaxie into a 66 Comet. Will the Galaxie oil pan work or do I need a Fairlane/comet pan?

Thanks!
Steve D

Title: Re: 64 Galaxie 390 into 66 Comet
Post by: Rory428 on June 04, 2019, 04:37:09 PM

The 64 Galaxie oil pan will not have the shallow rear section, with the indents for inner tie rod clearance, can`t say for sure it the tie rods will hit for certain on hard turns, but I would guess it could be a problem. A bigger problem will be how you resolve the motor mount problem. A 64 block will only have the narrow 2 bolt motor mount bolt pattern. Stock FE Comet/Fairlane and Mustang motor mount plates are designed for the 1965 and later blocks, that have 4 motor mount bolt holes.

Title: Re: 64 Galaxie 390 into 66 Comet
Post by: Ctcobra on June 04, 2019, 06:52:22 PM

Thanks Rory! I am using the Crites installation kit for the early, pre 64 FEs to resolve the motor mount issue.

Title: Re: 64 Galaxie 390 into 66 Comet
Post by: Stangman on June 04, 2019, 07:03:07 PM

Hey  keep us informed on the project. ;) 8)

Title: Re: 64 Galaxie 390 into 66 Comet
Post by: TimeWarpF100 on June 07, 2019, 05:14:55 PM

Quote from: Ctcobra on June 04, 2019, 01:13:02 PM

I am planning on installing a 390 from a 64 Galaxie into a 66 Comet. Will the Galaxie oil pan work or do I need a Fairlane/comet pan?

Thanks!
Steve D

Keep us updated! Wish I had a '66 Comet . .