1970 302 V8

[Effie_70]

anyone with a good running 302 for a manual trans F100? ...I am in Eden N.C./Martinsville Va area...hit me up here. Thanks

[michael69]

You can use any 302. It does not have to come out of a truck or a manual trans.

[Effie_70]

You can use any 302. It does not have to come out of a truck or a manual trans.

what I thought...ty for the clarification...while on the subject, will a 351W bolt right up or?
I have an opportunity on a 302 from a 69 Mustang locally for 450 with intake and Holley carb...going to go check it this weekend. It may be a good deal for 400.00 if I can verify its a good one...PO states it was running when removed a couple years back but you know how that goes... What should I look for on this engine to make sure it is good?

[TNIceWolf]

No real way to tell other than looking for obvious faults if its just sitting in a garage. You can try to rotate the engine to see whether or not it is stuck. But other than hearing and seeing the engine run its pretty much a matter of visual inspection and take your chances with your money. BTW.... branding a 302 as a mustang engine is a good sales pitch.....but really cant be proven. For instance.....I could temporarily install the 360 out of my truck into a mustang body without even hooking it up......and then honestly claim that I pulled the engine from a mustang. So be careful.....There are a lot more engines sold that arent what they are suposed to be than there are those that are honest deals.

[Effie_70]

No real way to tell other than looking for obvious faults if its just sitting in a garage. You can try to rotate the engine to see whether or not it is stuck. But other than hearing and seeing the engine run its pretty much a matter of visual inspection and take your chances with your money. BTW.... branding a 302 as a mustang engine is a good sales pitch.....but really cant be proven. For instance.....I could temporarily install the 360 out of my truck into a mustang body without even hooking it up......and then honestly claim that I pulled the engine from a mustang. So be careful.....There are a lot more engines sold that arent what they are suposed to be than there are those that are honest deals.

Yes I agree..been researching crate motors online and Powertrain Products seem to have good reviews...I am leaning towards
a crate engine for the warranty and years of trouble free service. I just dont want to buy myself another headache!

[basketcase0302]

Yes, the 351W will drop right in and bolt right up to what you have.

[michael69]

but you will have to redo some exhaust work because the 351w is taller and puts the heads higher.

[Effie_70]

but you will have to redo some exhaust work because the 351w is taller and puts the heads higher.

OK cool..I am going to stay with a 302..thanks