Getting ready to return home from deployment and eager to get back to work on my 55. Lookin for any pics or written details on installin a small block 302 or 351W to include best aftermarket engine cross member and
mounts for the money. Frame is stock. Not gonna box it. Will be a daily driver. Any and all info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
DT.

 

i dont have a clue but the least i can do for you is bump this up

 

I think that the best bang for the buck and also the most popular method on a stockish truck without suspension mods is to use one of the universal tubular crossmembers available from many sources. They are simple, easy to install, and give you good flexibility of exactly where you mount the engine in the chassis. The same unit will fit both of the engines that you mentioned. Look for one that has actual sockets on the end pieces where it attaches to the frame rail. They provide you with a little wiggle room to make adjustments from side to side and can even be installed without any welding. Some other models use a triangular flange that gets welded to the ends of the tube once it is positioned and cut to length. Avoid those. They must be welded together in place in the frame and leave zero room for error in final engine position or even crossmember tube length. They can't be removed from the truck in the future without cutting, either.

With stock steering and suspension, a set of block hugger type headers seems to give the best clearance around the steering box, but I think that there are some specific headers available for that particular truck. In any case, I always recommend having the headers that you intend to run on hand and attached to the engine before you permanently locate and attach the crossmember. Sometimes it's necessary to offset the motor to one side just a bit or move it fore or aft to find that sweet spot for the headers.

The matching tubular transmission mounts work out nice too, but I personally prefer to get the engine located and mounted with the transmission blocked up to the final driveline angle before ordering a tranny crossmember. They are available in several drop measurements and it's nearly impossible to predict what you'll need until it's been mocked up and measured.

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ion-build.html

i hope youve been watching this
but hes so good dont let it dicourage you

 

cant answer you on your swap but do want to thank you for your service

 

Same here. No idea of an answer, but thanks for your service. Be safe. Stu

 

There are a multitude of historical discussions about engine swaps, specifically 302s, and motor mounts.

I would suggest using the advanced search function and searching under "Engine Swaps," "302," and "Motor Mounts." Be sure to include the Quotation marks!

Good luck and Welcome Home!

 

Like others, no experience on helping your swap. I do though want to thank you for your service.