mf 85 continental e223 swap e242

[willowbk]

guys, does anyone have an experience with upgrading a continental e223 to a e242. the only thing i"m seeing is a different bore size. so my thought was to bore out the 223 bloock to fit sleeves/pistons of the 242.i found the blocks are different part numbers, but assuming its due to the different sleeve size.i also found the crankshaft is different. this engine is on a mf 85 gas.

 

[Dieseltech]

Can you just bolt in the 242, would be a lot easier. Or find a good one from a Super 90 and bolt it in.

 

[willowbk]

tech
i had thought of that, it is a different part number for 223 block and 242 block. i was trying to see if anyone has tried it. i know these engines were on the 85, 88 90. thanks

 

[fredcope]

Tech, I have just purchased a 1959 M-F 85 (s/n 803762), and am not sure about which engine it has: E-223 or E-242?

I know it is a 4 cylinder Continental gas, but do not know what markings to look for in determining which engine.

Can you help me figure out which?