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what year did they use hardened seates/302 heads

  • Thread starter Thread starter 66forfun
  • Start date Start date Jan 15, 2007
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I would think 74+, anyone know for sure. thanks.
 

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I am guessing 75, although Ford had problems with them early on. My Mom's 75 Granada had to go back to the shop for a valve job at 18k under warranty.
 
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Not sure but I think '73 was the big year they started with unleaded and hardened valve seats.
 
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