Supercharged Lincoln Continentals

[Clive Apps Techno-Logicals 416 510 0020]

> 
> Dave Williams wrote:
> > 
> > -> the 3.8 is a 302 with 2 cyl chopped off
> > 
> >  No, the 3.8 is unique and has no parts (other than wristpins and
> > lifters) interchangeable with any other motor.
> > 
> Regardless if the parts fit or not, the 3.8 is, in effect, 2/3 of a 5
> litre v8 - optimized for production (in other words, you CAN NOT use off
> the shelf parts for a new engine).Unlike GM in years past, you cannot
> pull a ford 4, 6, or 8 cyl engine and replace it with one of the others
> without changing a lot. GM inline 6, V6, V8 small block, big block, and
> iron duke 4 all interchanged. Pontiac/Buick would fit Chev/Olds if you
> changed tranny with engine (different bolt pattern). Try that with
> Fomoco or Mopar.

early rear drive models will interchange with a 302
trans uses same bolt pattern etc.
front basically different but similar brackets etc.

front drive uses funny bolt pattern
on flywhell wnd with little teeny tiny flexplate about 8" round

later 3.8 is quite different using deep thread (anti distortion) head bolts
and other strange and wonderfull stuff

Clive