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Topic: Boss connecting Rods
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 305
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 03-21-2003 07:23 AM
   
My buddy who knows I am a Mustang junkie picked up a short block that someone was taking to the dump. Using a Ford part interchange book it turns out the block is a 66 HIPO. Unfortunately it is in really bad shape having one cylinder wall very deeply grooved.
The good news is the connecting rods had a code of C3AED on them. The reference book lists these as Boss 302 connecting rods. Obviously the Boss name got my attention.
My question is are they worth any money? Maybe an even better question is - Was the reference book right?Thanks for your help - Phil
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 834
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-21-2003 07:35 AM
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The good news is the connecting rods had a code of C3AED on them. The reference book lists these as Boss 302 connecting rods.
What you have to understand is that several rods may have the same casting no. What makes them 289HP or 302BOSS after that is the way they are machined. 302 BOSS rods are derived from the same molds more or less. Have you thought about having the block sleeved? If not, at least hold onto the main caps as they are valuable. ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/speed parts used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) from 1958 thru 1968.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4638
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-21-2003 08:23 AM
On its way to the scrapper? Talk about falling into a goldmine  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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