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I have a 66 f100 3 on the tree with 300 six with a rod hanging out of the side of the block. I got a deal on a 78 f100 with a nice 302 and a c 4 behind it. I just want to drop in the 302 and keep the 3 speed, will this work? Was told I will need another flywheel. Also I would like to keep the electronic dist on the 302. How do I do this?
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I would like to swap out the single master cyl for the double also. besides the booster and master cyl, I need a proportioning valve in there right? do I need the i beams of the newer truck to do the disc swap? How many Beers will I need?
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What is the rearend in the 78? did they make an 8.8 back then? I dont want to junk it with that rear when Iam done if it is . keepin the 9in the 66.....
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it runs
Can you believe the 300 still runs with a rod flopping around and a hole in the block! I bet if I dropped the pan and pulled out the busted giblets and jb welded the hole it would be fine for another 100,000
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Should be some casting marks ont he case somewhere. Just Google "dana 44 identification" and that should get ya going the right direction.
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No 8.8's until 1983.
Some 1977/79 F100/150's came with Dana 44-3 rear axles with or without Limited Slip.
The AXLE code is stamped on the Warranty Plate. If it begins w/a letter: Limited Slip. If w/a number, no Limited Slip.
37 1/2" width between the inner frame rails behind the cab: All 1973/79 F100/350's except as noted below.
33 1/2" width between the inner frame rails behind the cab: 1961/72 F100/350 / 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boys) / 1973/79 F350's on the 140" wheelbase.
Some 1977/79 F100/150's came with Dana 44-3 rear axles with or without Limited Slip.
The AXLE code is stamped on the Warranty Plate. If it begins w/a letter: Limited Slip. If w/a number, no Limited Slip.
Originally Posted by C G B
I think the last year for same sized rears is 73 
if I recall correctly.
if I recall correctly.33 1/2" width between the inner frame rails behind the cab: 1961/72 F100/350 / 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boys) / 1973/79 F350's on the 140" wheelbase.
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