351w MARINE motor into my Van? Good Idea or Bad?
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351w MARINE motor into my Van? Good Idea or Bad?
I burnt the piston rings in my 1996 351w E250 van from overheating and I've been looking for another motor. I talked with a guy that says he has a 1977 351W Marine motor with low hours in great shape for$600.00. he said it's regular rotation.
1. Will this work in my van. The van that I use for work installing windows and towing a 5x10 enclosed trailer.
2. Is this a good idea or should I look for an automotive motor?
Thanks for any advice.
1. Will this work in my van. The van that I use for work installing windows and towing a 5x10 enclosed trailer.
2. Is this a good idea or should I look for an automotive motor?
Thanks for any advice.
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With all the marine stuff stripped of you will find the same old 351w longblock underneath with the exception of the heads.. should be GT40s or a similar casting, and the cam. The heads won't affect your swap but the cam will so it would likely have to change, and that will be a flat tappet cam where the original motor in your truck had a roller cam so the distributor drive gear also has to change.
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