Classic Mustangs List Archive

Accessories from 302 to 351

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

Accessories from 302 to 351 #1
mailbot Mail List Archive Bot ., Online, USA	Aug 13, 1997 02:54 PM Joined 15 years ago 59,279 Posts

This read-only message was archived from a public mail list.
Mail From: Sam Weatherby (email redacted)

I believe the 351 has small adapters in some places. I know for sure for
the power steering, since it also connects to the head. I believe it
utilizes the 302 bracket with these, so only some small parts should be
needed.
-srw

----------
> From: wrk <(email redacted)>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <(email redacted)>
> Subject: [CM:5093] Re: Harmonic Balancer
> Date: Wednesday, August 13, 1997 11:00 AM
>
> Karl,
>
> The 351W has the three bolt pulley, the
> 302 now in the car has the 4 bolt pulley and all the
> other pulleys as well. Can I just swap the stuff from
> the 302 and use an newer balancer? If so, which
> balancer should I ask for? 70 351W? 73 302? I know that
> the 351 is a little taller and wider. Can I just put a little
> longer belts on and use the brackets, etc from the 302?
>
> Thanks
>
> Russell Kumpe
> (email redacted)
>
> *********** REPLY PARTITION ***********
>
> On 08/13/97, at 01:10 PM, Karl Rotcavich wrote:
>
> >wrk wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey there,
> >>
> >> I am new to this list and have been lurking for a
> >> few days. I currently own a 70 Grande. I have a 351W
> >> (from a 69 Grande that I owned previously) at the machine
> >> shop being rebuilt. I plan to replace the 73 302 that
> >> someone put in this car before I owned it. My problem
> >> is replacing the harmonic balancer. The places I have
> >> called say this part is not available. My impression is
> >> that this part is different from other small blocks in the
> >> number of bolt holes for the pulley. Does anyone know
> >> if I can replace it with one from another model? Are
> >> balancers available new for another model? I know
> >> that these engines are externally balanced and the
> >> late model 5.0 has a different imbalance. But surely
> >> there are millions of these engines around. Can I swap
> >> balancers and pulleys from something else?
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance,
> >>
> >> Russell Kumpe
> >> (email redacted)
> >>
> >> 70 Grande PS,PDB,A/C soon to have a fresh 351W-4V and traction-lok
> >
> >
> >Russell,
> >
> >The big question is, do you have an early 3 bolt pulley, or the later 4
> >bolt pulley? If you have the 3 bolt, you are out of luck finding a new
> >balancer, finding a good used could be possible, but, I know in southern
> >California, it is nearly inpossible...
> >
> >If you do have the 4 bolt'er, you can buy a new one from any Mustang
> >Parts dealer, or Ford dealer...approx. $130-$150
> >
> >If you want to change to a 4 bolt pulley set-up, you need to change all
> >the pulleys, as alignment is different...
> >
> >Good luck,
> >
> >Karl
> >

Was this post helpful or interesting?

Yes No Thank

Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic

Sorry, you can't reply to this topic. It has been closed.

Having trouble posting or changing forum settings?
Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or click Contact Support at the bottom of the page.