Mike's 302 to 351W Swap.
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Here are two quick pictures i snapped this am. Basically the block is all painted. Got to rip off all my masking tape on it next and clean up some overspray i got on the crank. I will be using the old 302 aluminum valve covers so thats why i am using the steelies for a masking template. Also used the old oil pan as a masking template, will install the new pan as soon as i pick up an oil pump and gasket. BBK headers came today!
I more need dougs help with adjusting/shimming the rockers, replacing the stock valve springs, figuring out pushrod length and that kind of stuff, that ive never done before.
I more need dougs help with adjusting/shimming the rockers, replacing the stock valve springs, figuring out pushrod length and that kind of stuff, that ive never done before.
Some pictures to date.
The engine is Ford Grey, for some reason my Droid makes it look more like Pontiac Blue?? Got the lifters soaking in oil. If i can fix these cobra valve covers they will go on. One of the mounting tabs is cracked, need to find a good tig welder to fix it, will look awesome with the Tubular upper! Also bought a set of convertible motor mounts, they will get changed to poly when the engine comes out next time, but i paid 40 bucks for these from rock auto on sale, couldnt beat the price.
The engine is Ford Grey, for some reason my Droid makes it look more like Pontiac Blue?? Got the lifters soaking in oil. If i can fix these cobra valve covers they will go on. One of the mounting tabs is cracked, need to find a good tig welder to fix it, will look awesome with the Tubular upper! Also bought a set of convertible motor mounts, they will get changed to poly when the engine comes out next time, but i paid 40 bucks for these from rock auto on sale, couldnt beat the price.
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Went to Advance auto in Chittenango, got a new water pump, timing gasket set, upper and lower intake gasket set and lastly a 3/8 welch plug.
I forgot about sealing the old dipstick hole. Oil pan is on and i dont want to tear it off. So tap and thread is now out. Waiting for the plug to come in to seal the hole. Hopefully have the intake gaskets and plug next tuesday, both factory direct.
Also got to wondering if the throttle body is larger in diameter on the 5.8 stock, over my 5.0 throttle body. Will have to measure them. Ive already got an upgraded MAF from a cobra.
I forgot about sealing the old dipstick hole. Oil pan is on and i dont want to tear it off. So tap and thread is now out. Waiting for the plug to come in to seal the hole. Hopefully have the intake gaskets and plug next tuesday, both factory direct.
Also got to wondering if the throttle body is larger in diameter on the 5.8 stock, over my 5.0 throttle body. Will have to measure them. Ive already got an upgraded MAF from a cobra.
Well havent made much progress. Hopefully next week will be better. I found out i have the orange 19lb injectors. Are there o-ring kits and plastic tip kits out there? Im going to replace them with 24lb blues, and dont want to reuse the old seals. Got the timing gasket set and reman water pump.
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Looking good man. Here's a link to some new o-rings.. 1986-04 Mustang Fuel Injector O-Rings at LRS - Free Shipping!
No problem. I'm not sure what body type your injector is, EV1 or EV6, but these might work. 1986-04 Mustang Fuel Injector O-Ring & Pintle Cap Kit for Ev1 Body 19Lb Injector at LRS - Free Shipping!
They say for 19 lb injectors but I would think all the injectors have the same size caps. I would call them and ask before ordering them though.
They say for 19 lb injectors but I would think all the injectors have the same size caps. I would call them and ask before ordering them though.
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Cool! Thanks! I will call them and see what the deal is. Ive also taken a few pictures. 3/8 welch plug in and painted to cap off the old dipstick tube. If anyone needs any 3/8's welch plugs for this let me know. I have about 8 more in the carton (come in a carton of 10 or so). Ill mail one out if needed. They take about 3-5 days to order and are 5 bucks for the carton. Just helpin' out.
Cleaned the surface and tops of the pistons. Basically reverse progress at the moment.
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Got a nice purolator filter on it. Also two pictures of the heads i picked up used. Came with 1.6 roller rockers and the girdle. Currently waiting on one more head gasket. For some reason the local auto store only had 1 in stock. Will clean up the heads and slap them on as soon as i get the gasket.
