Ford 240 and 300 6s were designed for long commercial use instead of light car and some commercial use like earlier engines with the 4 bearing crankshafts. Ford had a "light" 6 family about the same time- the 144,170,200 and last 250 inchers. These kept the 4 bearing crank design and would fit into smaller bodied cars. The 170 inch low compression was used in the first mid 60"s Econolines (midship engine)as a space saving measure- but that was not at the time thought to be "heavy" commercial service. The 240 was the cab and commercial van (E-100) engine. 7 main bearing crank, gear drive cam, larger oil pump, extra iron in block and heads for strength compared to "thin wall casting" block, short chain drive cam, 4 bearing crankshaft of light 6. Crank and rod bearing sets available in service bearing +2-5 thousands wear for extending life of lower end without maching crank journals. RN
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Today's Featured Article - The Niagra View Mobile - Powered by a 1959 Ford Tractor - by Mark Massey. In 1959 the Niagara Frontier Transit Inc. of Buffalo, New York designed and built six Viewmobiles for the Niagara Frontier Sightseeing Inc. for use as a sightseeing ride at the Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York, powered by a 1959 Ford 611 Tractor.
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