Engine Towers location
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Engine Towers location
Need some help.
We are swapping the current 6 for an 8. We purchased the towers from a vendor , so we are set with them.
My question is, I thought I read previously that you need to relocate the v8 towers one hole either forward or back from the existing holes and drill a new hole.
I searched the forums but could not find the post. Can someone point me in the right direction or give some guidance on mounting the towers.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
We are swapping the current 6 for an 8. We purchased the towers from a vendor , so we are set with them.
My question is, I thought I read previously that you need to relocate the v8 towers one hole either forward or back from the existing holes and drill a new hole.
I searched the forums but could not find the post. Can someone point me in the right direction or give some guidance on mounting the towers.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Hey Mike, need a little more help, we aren't mind readers here you know. You say 6 so are we to presume you are referring to the 300 6 that should have come with the truck? What V8 are we talking? And just for kicks & giggles what year & model truck?
It was likely Dave "Garbz2" that referred to the perch location.
John
It was likely Dave "Garbz2" that referred to the perch location.
John
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Sorry about that, I thought all 6 cyl used the same towers. This is a 240 ci and we are putting in a 302 v8.
It is a 1967 F100 Long bed.
Any other suggestions or hints when swapping engines would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
It is a 1967 F100 Long bed.
Any other suggestions or hints when swapping engines would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Mike, The 302 does use a different tower from the 6 banger, and are available from any 68-79 F series with 302. The 240/300 & 302 share the same bell so you are ahead there. Be sure you have the correct 302 flexplate/flywheel. There was an early balance weight change.
I can't tell you which holes to locate the 302 perches in, but I'm sure another of our fine members will.
guluk
John
I can't tell you which holes to locate the 302 perches in, but I'm sure another of our fine members will.
guluk
John
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