What model do I have?

Babbie,
A broken rod is what I was afraid of. The easiest engine to put back in the boat would be the same as came out, the flywheel forward six banger. Problem is finding one. They werent used that many years. And if you do find one, chances are it wont be in running condition.

The next option is to reload with a V8. This would require some re-work in the hull...engine/tranny mounts, another exhaust hole in transom, throttle/shift linkage rework, possible engine cover clearance issues,
etc.

Do you have someone that can do the work, or will you have to pay someone? This could enter into part of the decision...
You may be able to find a running V8, What about rebuilding your 6 banger?

gotta go..have to eat...more suggestions later....

I would get the engine out and tear it down...see what actual problems you have and hopefully find what caused them. Big thing is to find out if the block is useable and can be rebuilt. One good thing is, this engine is basically an automotive, Ford Falcon engine, not plentiful, but "donor" cars can still be found. here is a guy with some
170 Falcon parts on ebay right now.... wrong end of the country, but they are out there....

One thing to watch, they made this engine in a 144, 170 and 200CI model and I dont think the 200 is a direct bolt in. ( I will probably find out someday)

Regardless of your decision, you have 6 or 7 months to find parts and get it running before next summer.

Do you think mine's a 170 ci

Babbie wrote: Do you think mine's a 170 ci

You dont happen to know if it is an 85 or 100 HP engine?

Otherwise, the best way to find out is to measure the stroke. Both the 144 and 170 have the same bore. Even if you happen to have a 144, I think the 170 will be a direct replacement. I dont know everything about these engines, but learned a lot last year when I had to replace the head on my 170.

Babbie wrote: By the way, thank you thank you.

you are most welcome..thats what this site is for! let us know if you have questions anytime!!

Gary S wrote: Boy for a Chevy guy that 62wood sure knows his Fords I'm glad Steve saw this and was able to help,I think he is now officially the sites inline 6 expert!

Gary, as you remember, it took a loooonnnggg time to get my 6 banger figured out last year when I replaced the head....sad thing is I just got my second "Phord" book for my library... this time for the dang 312 in the Classic.

WHY couldnt they have used more Bowties back then?

Gary,
I heard once that Chris Craft had something to do with it. Almost all of them had Bowties...

When my Chebie buddies give me crap about having Fords in the boats, I tell them they figured out that they run faster backwards than forward!

This is my first time i visit here. I found so many entertaining stuff in your blog, especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the leisure here! Keep up the good work.

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I was at a swap meet today and remembered your post from this morning. There was a falcon booth and he has a '63 260 std, and a '64 289 .030 over; both with other parts. Since we're on opposite ends of the east coast I didn't ask about particulars, but he'll be at the meet tomorrow and I have his # if you want more details.

Were Falcon steering wheels used on any CC's? He had 4.

And you call yourself a Chevy guy

Gary S wrote: And you call yourself a Chevy guy

Gary,
I AM still a "DIE HARD BOWTIE BOY"!

I actually now have two blue-oval books in my library..These d@mned old boats have forced me to learn a lot more than I ever wanted to about furds... first the big bad 6 banger .. now the 312 in the Classic.   

............just dont tell any of my buddies!

Babbie, you might want to order one of those books!

Babbie wrote:    My Interceptor is a 170 CID and no, I have no clue what that means. I'm not sure about the oil pan. It looked like a warped jigsaw puzzle to me!!

Save all the pieces of the pan. It can be welded back together. If you find a block, you will need the cast pan. It's part of the marinization "package".

The wheel shown earlier in this post was on my 64 A. Skier, and is a boat-specific wheel(I've seen them on other brands as well).

As did a lot of boat mfgr's, CC used auto wheels a lot. My 62 Classic is from an early 60's Plymouth Valiant. My 66 Cuda SS is from a late 50's Mercury Turnpike Cruiser. My 62 Higgins wheel is from an early 50's Willys Overland.

I personally have not seen the wheels you pictured used on a boat. They are cool tho.

I'm going back over in a few Babbie. Do you want me to pick one up? The one on the right in the 2nd pic? I'm asking because he may not be big into shipping. Not worried about a 170 block?

I don't know if he'd mind me posting his info or not. I better ask the way some folks are around here.

Yes, second on the left. That would be great. I am worried about the block but I have other people looking too so having him as a source for the future is all I need right now.

Thank you for trying!!!