72 302 into 76
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From: Pensacola, FL
the wheel base will determine whether that driveshaft will work....longer wheel base, 3 piece driveshaft (front part, carrier bearing, rear part), shorter wheelbase, one piece driveshaft. what motor was originally in the 76. if a 302 or 351w, then motor should drop right in, if something else, might have to find mount towers, and not sure if the crossmember is in different location for the trans depending on 2/4 wd, auto, man....you know, the variables of transmissions.
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From: tahsis b,c canada
original mtr 360 C6 trans .ican buy complete 72 F100 $600.oo O.B.O C.D.N There is lots of old trucks here on the island i might just hold out till a73 comes up my book says that there is 302 for that year it would be easier to swap i think.
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From: tahsis b,c canada
ejustin3724 did i mention that gas is 86 cents per liter here 4.5 ltr per gal at 8-9 miles per gal .work is cheap money costly. would love tear down 360 put in 390 crank& rods and go from there but 302 tweaked lightly should give milage that i can live with.
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From: Washington
Didn't see you are from Canada. I would go with a 351W just as good on gas as a 302 but better power. If your set on a 302 then go with a 300/6 about same power with better milage yet. It also bolts up just like the 302/351W combo. However get ready for the mods.
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From: tahsis b,c canada
the 351w will be easier to find many rust buckets here cheap. just like the 302 had one in a 70 van intake, headers ,3 speed on the floor from hurst The truck i have sat for last11yrs in carport was used to tow tent trailer may -sept and parked every since new now 2nd owner this is a dad & daughter project. 3yrs till her grad so plenty time!
