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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Will any 302 engine line up with a manual trans for a 79 f150 ranger. 2wd? I'm sure there is a link but I'm not finding an exact answer I'm looking for
 
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 12:46 PM
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Not enough info. Later blocks will not have the boss on the drivers side that the "Z" bar connects to. Other than that any 302 should work.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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Not enough info... which manual trans/bell???
 
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 01:04 PM
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I am going to assume the trans for the '79 is for a 302? I must be, or for a 300, the 351M/400/460 trans will not work.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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If the 3 speed was from an inline 6 or 302 equipped truck (small block bolt pattern) then yes, it will physically bolt up. As was said before, there is the issue with z-bar, but there is a company that sells a bracket that bolts to the back is the bellhouse. It's a simple bracket to make if you have a welder. If you use a late model 302, you have to use the proper balancer (50 ounce imbalance) and flywheel since the early engines used a 28 ounce imbalance.
What is in the truck now?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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not sure on what trans it it, its a 4 speed with a granny low. Im new to 79 world
 
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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i'm looking to pull my 302 out, and either rebuild or replace, just wondering bout maybe taking a mustang engine and sticking it in there
 
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