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engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" and Costello V8s

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pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
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07/20/2009 06:40PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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Motor Mystery
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: September 07, 2009 08:40PM

OK, I’ve got the flywheel thing and the harmonic balancer deal figured out and on order, but another mystery has presented itself. My son has a 1998 Ford explorer with what looks like a 302 to me. This Explorer has been in the family since new and I know for a fact it is the original motor; however, the number on the block above the starter is F1SE 8312, meaning a 1991 Thunderbird motor. I can understand that late 91 could mean 92 but a 91 in a 98, makes me wonder if Ford ever had a clue what they were doing. Still, a better choice than the 78 I have now; probably not a lot of differences during these years if any. Is it possible it’s still a roller motor? It’s still at my son’s house and I plan on picking it up next week or so.
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pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
(698 posts)

Registered:
07/20/2009 06:40PM

Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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Re: Motor Mystery
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: September 07, 2009 08:44PM

I should have added that NO, I'm not using the automatic transmission.


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