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Briggs&Stratton

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52 ford motor swap
« on: June 07, 2008 4:32 am »
Hey, im working on this 52 victoria and I decided to cop out and put a 302 in it cause I happened to have one in a granada I bought a few years ago for a derb car.  I pulled the motor and c4 out about a week ago.  

Anyone know how to go about doing this?  My 302 has a front sump oil pan and im guessing I need a rear one.  And I will need a different radiator.  

I know wowcars has a 54 ranch wagon so hopefully he can shed some light :) 8)

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RE: 52 ford motor swap
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2008 8:28 am »
if i remember right it would be a early small bronco or econoline pan and you can get a new 60's mustang rad on the ebay for a round 120
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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2008 3:43 pm »
The suspension and steering were changed on the 54's because they came with the "new" overhead Y block.  I have never done this, but I know you have to do a little work on the steering linkage to make a newer eng. work in the 52-53s. I'm not sure the rear sump will solve all the work necessary.

I'm sure there's some info out there somewhere.
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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2008 3:41 pm »
we have a newer 302 for wowcars 54 wagon, but haven't progressed with it at all
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52 ford motor swap
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2008 6:34 pm »
Do a HAMB search for it. Been done MANY times and fairly well documented. Lots of guys have given me tips on it. Check it out.
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