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5th Wheeling
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Engine search
So far I’m striking out in my search for a 302 or 351w engine to replace the 240 in the 1966 F100 I’m rebuilding.
I would prefer an engine/automatic transmission that’s ready to drop in and run. I had been told these were plentiful, but salvage yards I’ve called say they don’t have anything that will fit. My understanding is any 302 or 351w between 1965 and 1979 should fit.
Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. I’m a raw rookie at this.
I would prefer an engine/automatic transmission that’s ready to drop in and run. I had been told these were plentiful, but salvage yards I’ve called say they don’t have anything that will fit. My understanding is any 302 or 351w between 1965 and 1979 should fit.
Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. I’m a raw rookie at this.
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I believe up to end of the production year 1964 the Windsor V-8 (260 or 289) should be a 5 bolt bellhousing pattern. Early1965'ish-1993 289/302/351w should all be the same transmission bellhousing 6 bolt pattern, In the late 80's they started calling the 302 a 5.0 and it picked up roller cam/lifters. Plenty of 302/5.0 liter powered everything across the ford model lineup.
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So far I’m striking out in my search for a 302 or 351w engine to replace the 240 in the 1966 F100 I’m rebuilding.
I would prefer an engine/automatic transmission that’s ready to drop in and run. I had been told these were plentiful, but salvage yards I’ve called say they don’t have anything that will fit. My understanding is any 302 or 351w between 1965 and 1979 should fit.
Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. I’m a raw rookie at this.
I would prefer an engine/automatic transmission that’s ready to drop in and run. I had been told these were plentiful, but salvage yards I’ve called say they don’t have anything that will fit. My understanding is any 302 or 351w between 1965 and 1979 should fit.
Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. I’m a raw rookie at this.
The 302/351W carbureted engines are plentiful but they are all over 30 years old.
You can accomplish what you want with some hotrod engineering and a donor car or truck up to the mid 80's. If you go the donor route make sure it is running and driving. You won't find one of those in a junk yard.
Going from a standard trans to an auto means a lot of stars have to line up for it to work. IE. shift linkage, kickdown linkage, what manual lever is in the transmission, LWB or SWB, whole different drive shaft set up, what type of neutral safety etc.
You can do it, good luck.
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