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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Motor Swap

I have a 1978 Ford F-250 2 wheel drive that needs a motor(351/M) I have one(351M) from a 1977 F-150 4x4 and was wondering if it will fit without changing oil pans, one is front sump other is rear. I can obviously change the pan and pickup tube but thought if I could do it without changing them that would save me some $$$$. Any help would be appreciated!
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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The rear sump is for a 4x4 because of the cross member loaction

Here are the 2 setups




 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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i assume you dont have the original motor? could probably snag one on ebay for like 50$
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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The only cost in swapping oil pans is the cost of the gasket which isn't much. I had to do that on my 300 and the gasket was only $18.00.
 
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