Difference in 302's?
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Ohio
In a word...........YES.
(Maybe a bit different in internal parts...but all the same outside)
Only did they start altering them in the early 80's. No more clutch pivot boss on the side, reverse water pumps, different internal balancing......
Larry
(Maybe a bit different in internal parts...but all the same outside)
Only did they start altering them in the early 80's. No more clutch pivot boss on the side, reverse water pumps, different internal balancing......
Larry
Laughing Gas
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From: central Alberta
That's interesting, Barry. I know in 69/70, the front crank pulley went from three bolts to four and the timing pointer changed sides. The water pump changed about that time too, with the outlet on the opposite side. Could be just the diff between car and tuck engines, though.
mike
mike
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From: ipswich USA
Mexican blocks
Some 302's of this vintage were Mexican blocks. They had bigger main caps ala 289 HiPo. There were also stronger rods used in some 302 trucks, ala Boss 302. The Mexican block can be identified on the outside by a big cast bump on the front near where the PS pump bolts on.
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