So I can use an engine out of a 97 ford explorer?
Thanks everyone!!! I think compression is probably the culprit which means i need new rings and pistons and possibly valves. I put enough money...
The compression is weak and perhaps its too weak as everyone else has stated. Ive never had a problem with weak compression that it would stop an...
I'm ready to scrap it, chalk it up, and start looking for another 302
It's still not running. I think something goofy is going on with the intake but my first mistake was buying it without knowing if it ran before...
I swapped the I6 for a 302 V8.
It was on a stand before install so I inspected all valves through exhaust ports and also before installing the heads. That was part of the top...
Yes points and condenser but I didn't buy it running so I can only assume based off the sellers info which was about a year ago now..
Around 60psi
When installing I matched them with the old ones and they were the same size. I also cycled the engine by hand to see that all rockers moved...
I did all that already and went back over it a couple times... the compression is very low but that shouldn't prevent an explosion when spark,...
I hear yuh fellas and yes all these things were done first. I have spark at coil and plug but no "pop".. I've dumped fuel down the carb and intake...
Hey fellas, I got ahold of a 302 engine out of a 1972 Mustang I believe. I'm not 100% for sure but anyway I redid the top end with new head gasket...
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