vristang said:I missed tha part that requires a different oil pan.
For the lifters you may be able to drill and tap the mounting holes for the stock 302 spider, and use the stock lifters. I have done this in a '74 351w block, but don't know how it will work with the mexi 302. Make sure the lifter bores are the same diameter, and make sure you use the right base circle cam.
I have seen bare 351w blocks sell for more than what you can get that 302 for. I would go buy it right now, before the guy changes his mind.
just my point of view.
The imbalance shouln't be an issue, as long as the counter weights clear everything.
bobcatv8 said:Fords aint like a Chebbie, us Ford owners gotta think a little when we want to swap engines around!!
poneypower89 said:Well, I think im going to go ahead and try to buy the block, but im also going to talk to my machinist to see what he can do as far as preparing it to run the newer cam and such.
I've heard that I can possibly tap the block myself so I can read the oil just like I do now, but that has yet to be confirmed. I'd love to keep the oil pan I already have because its already been tapped for the blower return line.
All work aside from the block prep, will be done by myself and my father whos a mechanic by career and drag racer by sport. That should save some washingtons. He's also a tranny tech so who knows, I might just be able to find a useable flywheel around the shop. If not, our family also owns a JY. I dunno, I just may be able to pull this off but Ill have to get the block and work from there. If it turns out to be a headache it'll end up for sale but I hope it doesnt come to that because I like to be different and I dont see a whole lot of people running the mexican block. Plus, Im sure any decent aftermarket block (save for factory copies) will cost much more in the long run and serve the same purpose as the mexican block.
If anyone else has any pointers please let me know.
OH, and if ANYONE knows of a good website that may have this mexican block walkthrough that would be absolutely awesome. Thanks!
57fairlane said:The cranks will work. The mains are the same size.
Go with an F-cam for the increased cubic inch size and it being on a 112 with a blower vs. the 110 of the E.
The mexican block is an exceptional piece that IMO is better than the sportsman.
65ShelbyClone said:Here is how a Mexican block differs from the regular 302 on the outside:
That and it says "Hecho en Mexico" in the lifter valley. That is the only difference from an early 289/302 besides strength.
If you decide you dont want it, offer it up in the Classic forum. There's more demand for them there since most people have pre-'80s engines.
I've got a 351W std bore non-roller block I might let go.
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