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Topic: Engine Change
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Simoria2
Journeyman Posts: 1
From: Brogue, PA, USA
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 09-25-2004 11:18 PM
 
I have a 1980 Ford Thunderbird that needs a new engine. I need to
know what is involved in swaping a 351W from a 1981 van to replace
the 255 in my T-Bird, other then the oil pan?Thanks! Angie (for my Dad Don)
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quick50stng
Journeyman Posts: 99
From: Bethlehem,GA. USA
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 03-30-2005 10:37 AM
Motor mounts will be the same. You will need a distributor for a 351w if you don't have one. The oil pan as you mentioned. You will have to check on some clearance issues for the exhaust manifolds because the deck height of the 351w is taller than the then 255,289,302. Other than those items should just be a drop in.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-30-2005 11:03 AM
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Fordwiser
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Metamora, Illinois
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-01-2005 06:22 PM
80 T-Birds are cool!
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Fordwiser.htmlRoger
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