79 302 questions

[monsterstang70]

I have a 1979 mustang with a rebuilt 302 with 40k on it. My question is what flywheel do I have to use? I been told by a few sources that I need a 157T 28 0z balance flywheel. I just want to know if this is correct or not.
Also I have a ford racing 50 oz flywheel that have 10k it if anyone wants to trade. Also I am doing a t5 swap and I want to know what kind of clutch cable and stuff should I get.
Thanks in advance
Jhery.

 

[Funanin]

yea it is a 157 tooth flywheel for a 302, not exactly sure on the balance weight tho.

If you are doing the T-5 swap u can either go with a junkyard setup (not recommended unless u have done this before and know EXACTLY every piece that u need for the swap). Or, you can buy the parts from stangparts.com. They have a kit with everything u need including the trans, or u can buy the pieces individually off the site.

I would use a ford motorsport SVO quadrant or steeda. I have the SVO and it has worked great for years. Just make sure u get the adjustable cable to come with it. DONT BUY A NON ADJUSTABLE CABLE.

 

[HISSIN50]

Just make sure u get the adjustable cable to come with it. DONT BUY A NON ADJUSTABLE CABLE.

you have piqued my interest - why do you recommend not using a stock (non adjustable) cable? most people recommend it the other way around (and use a FWA for adjustments).

 

[dastang2]

the adjustable cables are crap

 

[Funanin]

you have piqued my interest - why do you recommend not using a stock (non adjustable) cable? most people recommend it the other way around (and use a FWA for adjustments).

because without an adjustable cable, if u have an aftermarket quadrant (metal not plastic self adjusting) there is no other way to adjust it besides an FWA which is harder to adjust i think than getting under the car and playing with the adjuster nuts.

... personal preference i guess, but I use the FWA as a starting mark for my cable and usually set it all the way closed so if I have an emergency or stretched cable i can use that to get me home. (happened in the past)

 

[rd]

Both my 79 Capri 5.0 and my 80 Capri 255 cars came stock with 164 tooth flexplates and C4 transmissions. The 5.0 Capri has 28 oz balance. I think the 255 does also, but I am not certain. The 255 trans, bellhousing, and converter bolted to both the 255 and a 28 oz 78 302 crank.

 

[Matts89LX5.0]

hey jhery, its matt from SBP--I'm pretty sure you can use either flywheel

 

[roush69racing]

Both my 79 Capri 5.0 and my 80 Capri 255 cars came stock with 164 tooth flexplates and C4 transmissions. The 5.0 Capri has 28 oz balance. I think the 255 does also, but I am not certain. The 255 trans, bellhousing, and converter bolted to both the 255 and a 28 oz 78 302 crank.

I thought I was the only guy with a 50.00 mustang , lol till I start it , hehe

 

[dastang2]

who put that motor in it, you or the previous owner, if so, you better check to see if somebody didn't replace it with a 50oz. crank,flywheel and balancer. check the part number on the flexplate and that may give you the balance of it, just to be safe you know. you need a 28oz if it is an 81 and down crank crank,flexplate and balancer.

 

[mirage86]

It's the 28oz but I can't remember the tooth count. My motor is set up for the 28oz but I used a 50oz from a 93. Tooth count was the same. I took it to a machine shop and they did there thing and got it to 28oz. Been that way for about a year now and no probs for me. Just my 2 cents.

 

[dastang2]

It's the 28oz but I can't remember the tooth count. My motor is set up for the 28oz but I used a 50oz from a 93. Tooth count was the same. I took it to a machine shop and they did there thing and got it to 28oz. Been that way for about a year now and no probs for me. Just my 2 cents.

i was talking to the post starter but that's ok

 

[mirage86]

i was talking to the post starter but that's ok

k, I was replying to the post starter myself that if he has the 50oz flywheel it can be used unless he is wanting to trade it for some other reason.

Later

 

[dastang2]

the only way he can use it is to do what you did and have it rebalanced to 28 oz. or it will screw the bearing up in the motor.