first time ford build
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first time ford build
I am working on my first ford. It is a 1971 f100 custom. I am pulling the 240 6 out and replacing with a 302 and am planning on using the original 3.03 tranny. my question is can i go to the junk yard and pull the clutch and flywheel from a later model say something out of the 80's or 90's and make it work. Thank yall for all the information and posts on here.
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I am no expert but I think the 302 uses 2 different balance weights through the years so you will need the right weight for the year 302 you have.
On the 3.03 trans you may want to look into a 5 speed w/over drive like the M5-R2 from the 80's trucks or maybe a WC T5.
I think you will have a much better driving pleasure with either trans over that old 3.03
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I am no expert but I think the 302 uses 2 different balance weights through the years so you will need the right weight for the year 302 you have.
On the 3.03 trans you may want to look into a 5 speed w/over drive like the M5-R2 from the 80's trucks or maybe a WC T5.
I think you will have a much better driving pleasure with either trans over that old 3.03
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If you are going to the trouble to upgrade, bring along a gearbox upgrade as well. JMO.....
BTW the balancer break on the 302 is 1981. See if you can find a later Mustang or Explorer roller motor.
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