Difference between a 200 and 250

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  1. drumgene

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    I'm having a hard time posting a new post, so could you help me? I have a 1975 stock maverick. It has a 6 cyl.,auto, and no AC. I need to replace the radiator and I'm not sure if I have a 6-cyl. 200-cu. or a 6-cyl. 250-cu. Can you tell me how to tell the difference. The parts store tells me that the radiators are different.
    Thanks, and sorry for asking on your post.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    I moved your question to its own thread.

    The way you kept posting this same question many times into other peoples threads is bad juju - considered spamming and thread jacking. Please follow forum rules on posting .......... :Welcome:
     
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    I sent this in a PM... but I'll put it here too.

    http://www.classicinlines.com/Ident.asp

    How to identify a ford small six.
     
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    The 250 uses the 302 Radiator. The 200 uses smaller diameter hoses than the 250. Thats why the different radiator's are needed.
     
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    Thank you Mav6977,
    I found a tab on my block. It's a 250. So now I know which one I need.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    just get the biggest radiator you can that has the ports in the correct place.
     
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    I agree. :yup: If it were me and I had a 200 or a 170, I'd get the biggest radiator that fits, because there's no benefit in going smaller, and because I'll be one step further ahead when I inevitably yank that engine and go bigger.
     
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    difference between 200/250

    The 200 Intake Manifold was cast with the head. On the 170/250 you can remove them.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Nope......170 and the 250 also has a manifold that was cast with the head.
     
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