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Jun 14, 2001 | 10:30 PM

fightnirish

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need new engine

can a 302 from a mustang fit in a 84 pickup also with a 302? i need a new engine and im a little short on cash.are wrecking yard engines any good?what type of engines will bolt right up to my truck?

Jun 15, 2001 | 03:02 PM

rc351w

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need new engine

A 302 is a 302. There is no difference in the block between the 302's in cars and trucks. To make life easier when changing oil you may want to put a rear sump oil pan on, but if you don't mind a little oil on your cross member then the double sump type will be fine.

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Jun 15, 2001 | 06:51 PM

billyb

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a 302 is a 302, but it may be balanced differently, depending on the year. make sure to get flywheel or flexplate from year of engine to assure proper balance.

Jun 15, 2001 | 09:18 PM

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Check out the dipstick location. Some blocks mount the dipstick in the rear/side of the block, some don't. There will be a combo of block-oilpan-dipstick location that will work with any block, but certain parts may hard to find.