Hello all,
I have a 1979 Ford F150 that my grand father gave me about 13 years ago, and i've never really had it running great, it sat for 9 years before it was given to me, the truck was originally a 351M. Well it dropped a valve then sat for 9 years and I didn't know a lot about cars back then so i found another engine on craigslist, which i was told was a 351M however i got it home and learned it was a 400 6.6L. Well i did my research, learned a lot, and learned it would work. well i dropped it in, and it had 2 cracked heads... so i bought another engine, took those heads to the machine shop. installed and it worked OKAY for a little while, never really got to drive it as i had alot of other stuff still needing to be fixed... anyway long story short, I want to do another engine, this time i want to go EFI. I've found a semi good looking 93 302 4x4. I've seen the engines and transmissions go in these just fine, tons of people do the swap, however, I have not yet seen one thats 4x4 done... will i be able to retain my front and rear axles and do this swap so that everything works out with the drivetrain?

thanks in advance, and please let me know of any other issues i might run in to on this...

Edit: Just to clearify I'm wanting to put the 302 EFI Engine, Transmission and Transfer case into my 79 that's 4x4, and I'm wondering if I'll be able to get the front drive shaft connected (i know it might need to be custom fitted, but they will line up right... Also would the oil pan clear...

 

What trans is with the EFI 302? I believe it would come with a BorgWarner transfer case, which may require notching the driver's side frame rail. Depending on which transmission it has, you maybe able to reuse your existing transfer case. Aside from this, the swap should be fairly simple. I've not personally done it, but I know the many variations of the Windsor motors are currently living in dent-side trucks. As for oil pan, if memory serves me correctly, it should already be a rear-sump pan which should clear your axle.

 

not sure on which transmission is in it, i haven't been able to see the truck yet.