300 to 302 conversion
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In 1976 no ford trucks came with a 302. Ford didn't come out with the 302 until after 1976. I have some towers for a 78 400 that were notched but they don't line up with the existing drilled holes on the frame. So im thinking of just welding the towers right to the frame.
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yea ive been on that site before as well, but im thinking towers from a 360 will work and alot easier to find for 76 because in that year its a more common motor.
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I believe the "highboy" frame is narrower which means the mounts are unique to the frame, which only came with an FE or 300(these are the same, only in different locations, the 351W/302/351M/400 are another, and the 460 is another). Maybe a 2wd with 302 mounts might swap in, I don't know, but my guess is you're looking at welding them in. Then you need the rear sump oil pan, throttle cable, and radiator, etc.... My 2 cents.
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300 towers
I tried moving the straight 6 towers back a position but the holes didn't line up so im not sure what to do now. 2wd mounts are different then 4wd mounts because they are bolted or sometimes welded to the cross member.
