I don't post much but I read the posts when I can.

I have a 53 ford with an after market tubular cross member for a BB390.
the 390 is gone, and I have a good 302. How much different are the motor mounts? I would luv it if this was an easy swap. any advice is helpful. Both the 302 and the 390 taht was in it are mid-seventies engines.
Thanks,
Pete

 

Arte you talking about the rubber mounts on the engine or the towers that attach to the frame?

 

best thing I could tell you is give it a try and set it down in there and see what needs to be done to make it work? being that it is a aftermarket cross member who knows

 

There is a tubular cross member already in the truck. Mounting ears for a 390. thats it. I'll probably just set the 302 in there like was said, and see what I need to do.

Thanks

 

everyone told me that I couldn't put a 351W onto the 78 Bronco's 351M towers, and guess what is sitting there right now? a 351W on the stock towers, anything can be done just take your time and give it some good thought, and try it, what harm is there in giving it a shot.
I think in a 73-79 with a 360-390 the stock towers sit back further? but I dont know in your case?

 

I was thinking, are the mounts the same on a 302 as a 351W? if so didn't 80's up Broncos come with 351w's?