302 engine swap
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302 engine swap
First off, let me apologize if my questions have been answered already. I have read several posts and I think I know less now than when I started. A friend of mine would like me to swap his 223 out for a 302. I'm not one to start something without doing some research first. He has a 1957 F100 with a 223 and a T98-1R 4 speed. He really wants to retain the T98. Will a 68 to 74 302 bolt up to his current bellhousing? If it matters it has a hydraulic clutch. If it won't bolt up and work, is there a bellhousing that will work? Thanks in advance, your help is greatly appreciated.
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Don't know if there are adapters. Why does he want the T98? Does he plan on hauling heavy loads? If not, he'll likely never use the granny low. I think most people are swapping transmission as well. C-4, C-6, or overdrive stick shift.
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That's a great question that has a long answer. I will keep it short. I originally figured to go 302 with a C4. He likes to shift. I was ok with that if a 302 would bolt up but it doesn't look like that is a possibility so I'm now on track to go with the 302 and a T19. This looks to be doable. Is there anything anyone knows of that will cause problems? I found a bellhousing but may need a tailshaft unless the T98 will work.
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