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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Internal or External???

Hi all!

I'm looking to do a 4-speed conversion on my '79 F-100. My problem is with the flywheel. I know Ford made a "internally" and "externally" balanced 302. How do I tell what I have?

Years ago I swapped in a 302 from a '76 car. I used the flywheel from my original 302 and the engine vibrated something fierce! I re-installed the flywheel that came with the engine and it was smooth.

I'm afraid if that I install the wrong flywheel I will have the same problem?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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Did you ask in the V-90* engine forum ?

That's where the 302 questions get answered
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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There is a 50oz balance and a 28oz balance.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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any 302 pre 82 was 28oz , all 302s after 82 were 50oz
 
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