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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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need to know what front disc brake system i can use to replace the drum system. i hope that a newer model will work.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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If your truck is a F100 the 73-79 donor parts will work. You will likely want to swap power steering at the same time, & maybe transmission. I did I went from 3 on the column to C6 auto.

If your truck has the FE 360 in it it's 73-76, since the FE was dropped in 76. Find & buy a donor with like engine and tranny, & buy it. That way you will have a Ford engineered system & all the little parts that you might overlook at the pick & pull.




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Thanks for information on the brakes system. The engine has been changed to a 351w and a auto trans with power steering. This is my first rebuild. I always like the Ford trucks.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Be aware, no 351Ws were installed in trucks until 1980 so there will be no reference anywhere for any parts associated with your truck. Some 302 parts may work.



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The engine mounts on the 302 and 351w/351c from certain years are the same. So it is possible to have the frame mount from the 302 and install the 351w/351c.. again the 351c is from certain years. But most parts will work considering the bell housing is the same on the 302 and 351w.

And yes, parts from a '73-'79 will work provided it's the F100. Make sure you grab the complete brake system and if possible like Jowilker said, grab a complete donor for not just brake parts, but for all around parts.

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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 03:50 AM
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Thanks, for the reply. This has turn out to be a job, but having fun doing it. I will be asking questions from time to time.
 
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Originally Posted by granadojl
The engine mounts on the 302 and 351w/351c from certain years are the same. So it is possible to have the frame mount from the 302 and install the 351w/351c.. again the 351c is from certain years. But most parts will work considering the bell housing is the same on the 302 and 351w.

And yes, parts from a '73-'79 will work provided it's the F100. Make sure you grab the complete brake system and if possible like Jowilker said, grab a complete donor for not just brake parts, but for all around parts.

good luck
Remember, the 351C was not put into the F-series. You are talking about the 351M/400 series motors. The C motor is similar.
 
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