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My baby of 31 years has gave up the ghost. Was headed to work last Friday and the knock I had recently been hearing from the engine became a loud banging. Limped back home. Thinking rod bearing. A little over 250,000 miles on the 302 engine.
Now the question is? Do I have the engine rebuilt or try to drop in something from a salvage yard. Truck has been a daily driver all these years but I am not dependant upon it. Was thinking about a late model engine but the whole wiring harness thing worries me.
That's too cute not to repower it. It is going to cost about the same to build a 351W as a 302, so I'd go with the bigger engine - unless you are worried about MPG. But, you surely aren't because even the 302 doesn't do very well, so.....
Just built a 306 ho for my 86 f150 , if you do the assembly your self it's not that pricey. New rings and pistons an bearings arnt to bad from summit . I'm sticking with my efi for now just to get the new motor running . Is your truck a manual? If so plan on a clutch kit and if so look into the 11" clutch if auto then replace it with a stick! Jk.
Peavey, engine looks great. I currently don't have a shop to work out of so I am looking for something to drop in and get her running. I am running a manual 5 speed.
Was thinking about a late model engine but the whole wiring harness thing worries me.
Thoughts?
Just use the long block. Since it's a light truck I see no reason not to continue to use a 302, especially if you like it. Look for any 87 and up car 302, Trucks from 92 and up. They'll have the best chance of being a roller cam block with E7 heads. 96-97 explorers and mountaineers have the famed GT-40 heads and 98 and up explorers and mountaineers have the GT-40P heads. They'll work with Ford racing headers.
Once you get the engine, take all the EFI stuff off, take the front cover off; you'll need yours for a mechanical fuel pump, and swap the pan, intake, etc. No need to worry about the whole wiring harness...
Ford Racing Part # M-9430-T50 for the 302, confirmed by several people on the FSB site to work with the GT-40P's.
Just use the long block. Since it's a light truck I see no reason not to continue to use a 302, especially if you like it. Look for any 87 and up car 302, Trucks from 92 and up. They'll have the best chance of being a roller cam block with E7 heads. 96-97 explorers and mountaineers have the famed GT-40 heads and 98 and up explorers and mountaineers have the GT-40P heads. They'll work with Ford racing headers.
Once you get the engine, take all the EFI stuff off, take the front cover off; you'll need yours for a mechanical fuel pump, and swap the pan, intake, etc. No need to worry about the whole wiring harness...
Ford Racing Part # M-9430-T50 for the 302, confirmed by several people on the FSB site to work with the GT-40P's.
Seems to be a total loss. I will take that poor thing off of your hands and 'figure something out' for it.
I agree with Gary, its too nice to give up on it now. We are about to have the original 302 in my dads '85 gone through and 'warmed up' a little. We found a guy locally that is very knowledgeable about these motors and will get his input. My dad is wanting to redo this truck with me and my 4 year old son and then one day give it to him, so it needs to be streetable.
My son and I went through mine when he was younger except the engine. We enjoyed the time spent together working on it. I've considered having this engine rebuilt but everything I've read about the break in process with the flat tappet cam has me concerned.
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and stay 302. That is perfect in that light little truck
