1962 comet

[Stingervf]

I have a 1962 Comet with a 170 6cyl. engine

My question is can I put a 289 in it and if so what do i need to Change
it has a automatic now and would like to keep it an automatic

Thanks
Chris

[OverBoardProject]

Welcome to AF Stingervf

It's a different bell housing, which is permantly mounted on the transmission.

However there should be lots of good used transmissions for your car with the right bell housing. Stick to the same model transmission and the swap is a snap.

Grab the 289 motor mounts from a wrecked car. I can probably look up an address for everything that you need if you need it.

Personally I would use a 302 motor. They are the same block and heads as the 289.

It's probably easier to send me a private message with any questions about your car.
I've owned a pickup built in the same era so I probably know more about them than most people on here. However I'm rarely on the Mercury sight.

[thorn88]

Well I to have a 62 comet. And am looking to swap engine and trany,but am thinking that I would like to go with a stick. I know that this model came with either the 2 speed merc-o-matic or a somewhat brittle 3 speed manul.My car is equiped with the auto, and as I stated and I want to swap out to a stick. As I am not to familure with FoMoCo parts, what would be a good choice for Tranny. Also want to know if there is any clearance problems with the 302 swap? thanks

Originally Posted by OverBoardProject

Welcome to AF Stingervf

It's a different bell housing, which is permantly mounted on the transmission.

However there should be lots of good used transmissions for your car with the right bell housing. Stick to the same model transmission and the swap is a snap.

Grab the 289 motor mounts from a wrecked car. I can probably look up an address for everything that you need if you need it.

Personally I would use a 302 motor. They are the same block and heads as the 289.

It's probably easier to send me a private message with any questions about your car.
I've owned a pickup built in the same era so I probably know more about them than most people on here. However I'm rarely on the Mercury sight.