I need a photo or 2 of a 302 around 1971 that I can see and copy from for my new truck. I need especially pics of the plug wires and where they go. I can barely move atound--but need to get the 71 runnin' yhanks Bill

 

medication----and typing do not go together---haha!! Bill

 

...I hear ya Bill...as soon as these Darvocet start kickin' I'll TRY to get some pic's of the '72 302 in our '56...cold out tough...

 

Its not pretty but it is a 71 302 and does run pretty good. In a bit of disassembly currently about to replace timing chain and water pump. PM me your email address and I can email higer res photos if needed.

 

thanks a million,man!!! I needed some close up pics and this is great. I have a AVANTI/ 2 56 f100s and 3 case tractors in the barn. I have 2 other 56s around the sides of barn--and a 14 ft.grain bed on frame for a 56 near that....You can never plan enough when winter rolls around. I never thought another truck would be here,but thank God it did!!! Only hate to work on it,when it is 20 degrees and windy.
These photos are great..........Bill

 

I am havin trouble tracing the plug wires. I need to install plug wires next. Can you tell me the order of wires on each side? thanks

 

the wire order on the cap is 15426378 in a counter clockwise rotation. then numbers 1-4 are on the passenger side and 5-8 are on the drivers side. Hope this helps

 

Bill,
here's a link that may help;
http://www.boxwrench.net/specs/ford_289_302-5.0.htm

 

My wiring matches up with 1Low's description and Bobby's picture. Have fun and stay warm.

 

Thanks---I am still froze!!! My back is numb and that is a welcome feeling!! LOL I was never all that good at carbs/distributors/timing/etc---I specialize in painting and not tooo good at that either any more-haha!!!! thanks again--maybe she will fire up this week end!!! Bill

 

Bill,

Its a shame we're not closer to each other. I'm usually pretty good at driveability issues but am horrible at painting. We could make some great trades...LOL

Even without the back troubles I'm not getting much done. Its been pretty danged cold here lately also

DON'T OVER DO IT!!!! we want you to get healed up.
Bobby

 

Please heed this advice. I didn't after back surgery and still have quite a bit of pain and could use surgery again. When the doc told me that I could go back to work "light duty" I told him that in my occupation, there was no such thing.

 

Thanks you guys!! I went to put tools away and cat back in barn---he guards the avanti and 56-----LOL----HE IS 1 MEAN *** CAT!!! ask the neighbor!! LOL
Anyway---and I fell on my tookas and my knee on the ice---and now I am not toooo good!! Mechmgn---I need to heel up-darn it!! Bobby--if you were closer that would be our deal-----you get em drivin' I make em pretty!! LOL
Well, it snowed and good thing I changed oil and will wait a while now.
I should have gone to Florida!!! LOL Bill