<VV> Re:164 cu in LAKEWOOD OR FC ENGINE the only way to go!

[N2VZD at aol.com]

the 2 cmethods i have used so far to put 164 cu in engines in my vehicles are 
building  a new engine by hogging out the crank clearance areas for the 164 
crank and just drilling the block with a woodbit for the oil fill and putting 
the correct shroud piece on. i like alternators so that is not an issue, in 
fact i always use components from a higher output alternator  on a corvair front 
housing.  i have done both several times and am getting ready to do it again 
soon.  i have a "V" block in my 63 rampy running 164 stuff with 140 manifolds 
and dual exhaust for many years now against a powerglide.  i also did the same 
with my 64 greenbrier.it makes for a much better driving vehicle! . that has a 
drilled block. i just use a wood bit to drill it(on an extension to keep the 
angle) ,and good silicone rubber to seal it. works just fine.  next is the 
lakewood...oh i did a 65  car engine for a 65 van last year also. 
regards tim colson       pictures are on the webpicture site somewhere.

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