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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper

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    :bananaman the 302 is ready to sit in.:bananaman i painted the engin bay today. that was a job to prep. i will get pics. of it tomorrow.
    i would like to thank all on the board for all the help and suggestions:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: one more pic. of the motor we built. thanks again...frank...
     
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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    PS Lines?

    Did you ever figure out where to run your PS lines? I ran mine under the motor mounts, worked for me. One thing that I had to modify, was the (my mind has gone COMPLETELY BLANK here) sideways shock - lookin' thing that helps you steer (Can't believe that I can't remember what that is called!:oops: ) Anyway, my headers hit and rubbed it. So I just cut a piece of plate and made a drop bracket. Works Beautifully! I you have any questions, just ask me, I just did the swap. I have pics, somewhere, but can't put my hands on them. I had posted some on this site, back in late july early august, you might look it up and see the results. I can say one thing though, you will be very satisfied with your project results. P.S. - what did you clean and prep your engine bay with? I used lye and then went over it with starting fluid ( took a few cases of SF, but at least it got clean!:rolleyes: ) Good luck, and if you have questions, just ask. Country
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper

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    got the v8 power hoses, they are longer than the i6 ones.
    as far as cleaning i used oven cleaner to get the greese off. then clorox and dish soap to get the oil film off. then a pressure washer to get all of that off. and brake cleaner before the paint.
    i worked up a sweat just thinking about all that work.
    thanks for the tip on the hoses. did you get the p.m. i sent you?
    ...frank...
     
  4. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    :clap: Looks really good Frank .You and Chris have done a nice job. (y)
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    intresting alternator... that off a newer 5.0? just use to the old looking ones.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper

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    thanks m.a.v., for all the suport, advice and the loan of tools. this swap would not have happened if chris had not seen that hood popping motor of yours...frank...
     
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    jeremy I build t5's

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    the alternator almost looks like a higher output police style issue alternator
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper

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    it is a 95' big ford truck 100 amp. alt. one wire. it sure made a diff. in the headlights. i am running the 2057 / 2056 tailight bulbs. they are really bright. the side marker and dash are the 2825 w5w bulbs..frank...
     
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    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

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    I was unaware that ford made a 1 wire truck alternator. Does it have an internal or external regulator. Did you use stock brackets?
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    hum sounds like a good idea.. i knew something looked weird.

    good job though!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper

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    internal reg. and yes it is a stock mount. i had it on the i6 motor and transfered to the 302...frank...
     
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    not to keep bothering you but I guess by big ford truck you mean f150 or????
     

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