finally started the 302 to 351 swap

70Fordf-100 · Post by **70Fordf-100** » Sun May 21, 2006 11:26 pm

Got most everything unhooked from the 302, I want to put the 351 in for now so I can save up money to finally do a mild build like bored to .40 over better cam and some head work. Shouldnt be a hard swap.. but the electrical is gonna kill me.. The motor is from an 83 with alot more electrical crap and im going to have a tough time figuring out what to do with it as my 70 has like 4 electrical connections

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heres two crappy pics though..

binder56jd · Post by **binder56jd** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:46 am

this would be the perfect time to upgrade your wiring harness- good luck with the swap-shouldn't be a big deal

GT-Racer · Post by **GT-Racer** » Mon May 22, 2006 6:31 pm

Dont forget the little stuff like exhaust being slightly different. And watch the harmonic balancer to flywheel weight. I cant remember when they switch but one is 28 oz and one is 50 oz. Make for a nasty shake if you mix and match.

Badgt04 · Post by **Badgt04** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:20 am

Makes me miss Minnesota country!

I'm stuck in Texas getting a tan and burning up in 100 degree weather daily

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:40 am

For a Minnesota truck that looks pretty rust free.

Howdy from South Dakota!

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:06 am

Man can't wait till I get started on my motor swap. I may freshen up the 302 and then go with either a 460 or the Ford Racing Crate 514. I hope that is the route I get to go. Good luck with the swap and keep us posted.

bleedfordblue · Post by **bleedfordblue** » Wed May 24, 2006 12:58 pm

Yeah that swap shouldn't be too bad. I am currently teraing the front end off of my 88 ford to pull the F.I. 302 and 5 speed trans to go in the 68. I love how well the 88 runs and drives, but it is so ugly and lifeless compared to the bump. So I have a long hard road ahead of me. Just imagine.. A fuel injected bumpside with five forward gears

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:28 pm

Got any pics of the 88?

I had an 88 a few years back and thought it was a pretty good truck.

Only paid a hundred bucks for it.

Some lady thought I didn't need to have it in one piece anymore.

Oh well.

72hiboy4x4 · Post by **72hiboy4x4** » Wed May 24, 2006 6:30 pm

I sure like my '88! But I didn't pay $100 for it!

but it just doesn't have the character of my '72!

spartman · Post by **spartman** » Thu May 25, 2006 10:54 am

Here is what happened to my poor truck.
T-Boned a Dodge Dakota on my way to work one day.
She thought yaking on a cell phone was WAY MORE important than whatching where she was driving.

70Fordf-100 · Post by **70Fordf-100** » Thu May 25, 2006 10:02 pm

What updating to my wiring harness do I need to do? Also does the distributor have electronic ignition in it or points?

70Fordf-100 · Post by **70Fordf-100** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:04 pm

no one??

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