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HELP!!!
I have a 73 F250. It recently threw a rod and crumpled the half bracket that attaches to piston. My question is should I tear down and fix just the one rod and piston OR should I upgrade to 390?? If so what exact parts would I need? From what I've read I'll need new crank and rods? Do I also need new pistons?? Please help, any advice is appreciated. Also would I be better of going to junk yard, buying 390 block and transferring old parts onto it. Manifold, carb ect. Thanks
Fleet Mechanic
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Lots of resources
The good news Chris is there is a ton of info on converting to a 390, some one in the FE forum is doing it monthly, gotta buckle in and start reading until you feel comfortable with it.......
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
360 to 390 conversion - The FORDification.com Forums
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
360 to 390 conversion - The FORDification.com Forums
Fleet Mechanic
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Sorry to hear of your troubles Chris.
Any chance you near Tucson? https://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/6059491285.html
Phoenix? https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/6033720524.html
Ok, so I see the truck's in Oregon. Yeah, just rebuild what you have and turn it into a 390.
David
Any chance you near Tucson? https://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/6059491285.html
Phoenix? https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/6033720524.html
Ok, so I see the truck's in Oregon. Yeah, just rebuild what you have and turn it into a 390.
David
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