Crank key in 302? Same one in a 4.6?

[gharmon]

I am building a 302 and bought a crank kit for it but just now noticed it doesn't have the crank key and I don't have one laying around. I do however have a fully assembled 4.6 that's no good. Just looking from the front on the engine it appears the same. I wanted to check here first to make sure before I tear all that front engine covers, timing stuff, etc. I assume the local parts store doesn't sell just the key. Thanks, Gerald

[Ken(Ark)]

Originally Posted by gharmon

I am building a 302 and bought a crank kit for it but just now noticed it doesn't have the crank key and I don't have one laying around. ......
I wanted to check here first to make sure before I tear all that front engine covers, timing stuff, etc. I assume the local parts store doesn't sell just the key.

There are "small parts kits" or "headache kits" which for the 302 Ford has 4 new head dowel rings , 2 timing cover dowel rings , crank keys . cam gear dowel pin , misc bolts , and a fuel pump excentric depending on the kit.

The SB Chebby kits are about $10 and the SB Fords are about $20

Engine Small Parts Kit 5.0L 302 FORD Late Model F.Inj | eBay

[gharmon]

any idea of the crank key from the 4.6 is the same as the 302?

[Ken(Ark)]

Originally Posted by gharmon

any idea of the crank key from the 4.6 is the same as the 302?

My attempt to cross reference looked like it would not work but I could be wrong .

Pioneer # 839048 , about $3 .

Should be able to get one at any parts store , mail order , or ebay .

[85lebaront2]

I would suspect the 4.6L crank key is metric dimensions where the 302 since the basic design dates to the early 60s will be English dimensions (inches).