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Topic: What Year Block?
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2122
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-25-2005 04:49 PM
   
I'm getting ready to start my 342/347 stroker project. I'd like to use a late model roller cam block with the early timing cover but I'm not sure what year I need. Can anyone get me pointed in the right direction?Thanks.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26811
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-26-2005 01:04 AM
86 and up 302.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2122
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-26-2005 12:19 PM
Thanks Alex.[This message has been edited by 69 Sportsroof (edited 04-26-2005).]
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1611
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-26-2005 12:54 PM
If you plan on running a stick, be aware that the later blocks, like all the roller cam blocks, have no provision for the clutch linkage pivot ball. If you run an automatic, it`s not an issue.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected]
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mtkawboy
Journeyman Posts: 44
From: Billings Mt
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 04-26-2005 01:42 PM
An early Bronco parts house named Wildhorses sells a clutch equalizer bracket for EFI 5.0 & 5.8 blocks that dont have the hole in the block for the clutch linkage that you might want to check out. Its made for late model conversions to early Broncos Part # 8197 that sells for $19.99. Being as I own one I thought Id mention it. Maybe its something you could use or make
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 1914
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 04-26-2005 04:39 PM
My dad and I had the same problem when we did our 302 to swap. But most Mustang part houses sell the bracket that bolts onto the bellhousing that then provides a provision for the for pivot ball. I took the picture blew it up and figured out to what specs it needed to be. And it was a done deal, no big deal to make at all.
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