truck change
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From: broadway usa
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I have a 83 f-100 with a 302 v8 auto trans. also a 1980 f-100 with 300cid straight 6 with a 3sp trans--the 302 has a bad motor--I would like to have a ford truck with a auto trans--what would be my best route to go with what I have? change the motor out of the 83 and put in the straight 6 or change the transmissions? what is the process and what do I need to do? thanks
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From: broadway usa
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best I can figure is rear seal---I have not heard the truck run--my main reason on getting it was the auto trans--your right It might be easier--what would be involved in changing the rear seal--the prevous owner said it leaked oil from the rear of the motor!
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The easiest thing to do would be to put the automatic behind the six. But you are going to have to buy a 6 cylinder flexplate. Swapping motors involves motor mount brackets, radiators, wiring harness, exhaust, etc. I wouldn't put much work into the 302 until you where able to run it. It would be a waste of time to replace the rear seal(if that's where the leak is) if the motor is shot and burns oil.
