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Originally Posted by jplinville
As a Ford fanatic, go with another 4.9 I-6. Swapping out the engine to a 302 is a horrible idea, due to the poor TQ out of the non-roller 302...not to mention the added cost of swapping out the computer, harness, and mounts.
A 300, well maintained, should last over 500,000 miles...so putting money out now to have yours rebuilt by a local shop is money well spent. You're looking at nearly $2000 for a proper rebuild on that block, depending on your area pricing. But, that $2k will last you at least 20 or more years of good service.
As for the transmission...check the mounting holes when you pull the engine. The M5OD is prone to have cracks there if vibrations in the drive line are present. Since the bellhousing is integral to the case, you would need to replace the whole thing. Mine is mounted to a BW1356 transfer case, and locating then rebuilding a proper replacement ran me $1100 4 years ago at a Pittsburgh local trans shop.
Seriously...just rebuild the 300 or locate another one that looks good...best way to go with that old truck
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Yeah, I am looking for another 4.9L, hopefully can find a good one in a yard locally, maybe even with a warranty to make sure we aren't doing the same song and dance in 2 months.
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Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon.
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