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Aug 24, 2018 | 01:01 PM

fatheroftwo

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Need help with engine ID VIN decode please

The van has a small block V-8 (302 OR 351W), that is very hard to get at since it is in a van.
VIN: E14HHX24849
Do these engines take the same cap plugs and rotor? I am getting conflicting info from rock auto.

Thank you in advance.

Aug 25, 2018 | 08:09 PM

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Yes same cap and rotor and plugs for both (depending on what heads) . Get the brass terminal ones. (cap and rotor) The aluminum ones are crap. I use Autolite or Motorcraft copper plugs

Aug 25, 2018 | 08:25 PM

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Thank you, nice line up of cars you have there. All of my nice ones are gone.

Aug 25, 2018 | 08:52 PM

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Thank you, nice line up of cars you have there. All of my nice ones are gone.

Don't have em all now, but thanks !

The Comet's the only one still around

Aug 25, 2018 | 09:36 PM

fatheroftwo

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That's plenty, you can only drive one at a time! lol

Aug 28, 2018 | 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fatheroftwo

The van has a small block V-8 (351W), that is very hard to get at since it is in a van.

VIN: E14HHX24849

Do these engines take the same cap plugs and rotor? I am getting conflicting info from rock auto.

E14 = E150.

H = 351W

H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant.

X24849 = 1975.

Cap & rotor changed in 1977. No 302's in 1975/78's.

Aug 28, 2018 | 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

E14 = E150.

H = 351W

H = Lorain OH Assembly Plant.

X24849 = 1975.

Cap & rotor changed in 1977. No 302's in 1975/78's.

It has the small cap and rotor then. These can be replaced with the larger, later (post type) cap and rotor, all you need is the cap adapter, which sometimes is included in a cap/rotor package. I'm running this type on my 77 Comet's 331.

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Aug 28, 2018 | 05:50 PM

fordman75

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Originally Posted by fatheroftwo

My dream goal for this van would be to put a 460 with a 5 speed. It has a three on the tree.
I am not sure if it is even possible to put a 5 speed shifter in the van.

They were available with the light duty Mazda 5spd's in the late 80's. In your van, you may have to trim a floor cross member and modify the dog house.