302 to 300
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 53
Likes: 3
If I remember correctly back when I swapped out my 300 for 351w I had to buy the engine stands that bolt to the frame and the cross member under the engine, so if you are wanting to go the other way you will have to remove the engine stand. The 300 mounts to the crossmember. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for everything thing else I'm not sure it may all switch over.
As for everything thing else I'm not sure it may all switch over.
FTE Legend
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 30,912
Likes: 4,123
From: Angier, NC
If I remember correctly back when I swapped out my 300 for 351w I had to buy the engine stands that bolt to the frame and the cross member under the engine, so if you are wanting to go the other way you will have to remove the engine stand. The 300 mounts to the crossmember. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for everything thing else I'm not sure it may all switch over.
As for everything thing else I'm not sure it may all switch over.
I don't have a truck yet to look at to see how the 300 is bolted in.
So Mastech are the stands the motor mounts bolt to part of the cross member so the whole cross member has to be changed out or just the stands? I don't have a truck yet to look at to see how the 300 is bolted in.
Dave ----
Moderator
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 22,415
Likes: 92
From: Denver Metro Area, CO
The stands/towers/perches are riveted and bolted to the frame and cross member, here's a pic of the ones used for an M-block engine with part numbers for a 302 and 351W in a subsequent post by ND Bill:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12037053
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12037053
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,958
Likes: 105
From: Houston
I have to second that they are riveted in. Guy at work has a '82 F150 long wheel base work truck that he wanted us to drop a 5.0 coyote motor out of a 2012 wrecked mustang in. Sad to say he had to take it back to the body shop to cut the twin I beam front end out from under it and will be installing a crown vic front end.
But to the op question I do not know about swaping from a 8 cylinder to a 6 cylinder. I don't even think I have seen personally a '80 to '86 style F series truck with a 6 cylinder in it.
But to the op question I do not know about swaping from a 8 cylinder to a 6 cylinder. I don't even think I have seen personally a '80 to '86 style F series truck with a 6 cylinder in it.
FTE Legend
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 30,912
Likes: 4,123
From: Angier, NC
Thanks guys for the link and the information it helped me and hope it helped the OP.
He may have a harder time going from v8 to I6 because of the "towers" needed for the I6. Not a lot of people go v8 to I6. May be you can see if someone did a I6 to v8 swap to get the towers & mounts from?
On a side note would the F100/F150 I6 drive train, stick or auto trany and rear handle v8 power?
Dave ----
He may have a harder time going from v8 to I6 because of the "towers" needed for the I6. Not a lot of people go v8 to I6. May be you can see if someone did a I6 to v8 swap to get the towers & mounts from?
On a side note would the F100/F150 I6 drive train, stick or auto trany and rear handle v8 power?
Dave ----
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 524
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
If the I6 equipped truck had either 4 speed stick or the C5/6 auto then yes, with the 4 speed overdrive stick I would be less sure of it but it would be fine if driven carefully. The SROD was put behind both the 300 and 302 as well as in 4x4 models, but was mostly meant for good mileage, not for strength. This gen truck could've had either the 8.8 or 9" rears, both of which are commonly run behind 500+ hp motors with no mods
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 485
Likes: 6
From: Timmonsville
My Aod handles my 302 fine. I do not hotrod. I do pull my 16 ft trihull during the summer and my AC model B fine,just pull the tranny into D. The engine runs fine,leaks oil out the front seal,and has a pronounced knock during the summer after any extended run time. A comprsssion testrevealed 150 psi on 6 out of 8, with two lagards being at 135 and 130. My friend has an 82 f100 that he pulled the six out of years ago for a 351. We have all the big stuff and the price is right,free. We swap crap all the time. The six is complete from the ACC to flywheel,oil pan to valve cover,intake and Carb,exhaust manifold and fire pipe,all engine mount from frame to block. He has the radiator, I have the external tranny cooler.The AOD rod is my biggest hurdle.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
FTE Legend
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 30,912
Likes: 4,123
From: Angier, NC
On the AOD rod I am not sure if your v8 one will work or not, thinking not.
Now in the AMC car ring when installing a TF904/998/727 auto and don't have the rod/linkage we look to Lokar for a cable setup.
See if they have one for the Ford AOD trany.
Dave ----
Now in the AMC car ring when installing a TF904/998/727 auto and don't have the rod/linkage we look to Lokar for a cable setup.
See if they have one for the Ford AOD trany.
Dave ----
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
thatdude
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
17
Apr 28, 2016 06:33 AM
homesteader4
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Nov 9, 2011 07:53 PM
skattnig
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
9
Mar 19, 2007 06:36 PM