Author Topic: 302 motor mounting (Read 39061 times)

71pintoracer · « **Reply #90 on:** September 29, 2011, 09:04:49 PM »

I put mine inside the trunk and ran a small diamater rod from it out through the tail light lens with a small round knob on it and a label on the lens that says "push off" per rules. Just a small hole drilled in a spare lens and the original put away for safe keeping!

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #91 on:** October 01, 2011, 12:42:18 PM »

Quote from: 71pintoracer on September 29, 2011, 09:04:49 PM

I put mine inside the trunk and ran a small diamater rod from it out through the tail light lens with a small round knob on it and a label on the lens that says "push off" per rules. Just a small hole drilled in a spare lens and the original put away for safe keeping!

Exactly what im talking about. A little innovation and a bit of work. Get an optima battery and i dont think you'll need a battery box or a firewall. But i may be mistaken per NHRA rules. They are usually over the top on things like this anyways. As far as just a place to mount it that's something you'll have to come up with.

However , unless you wrap ALL the tubes ( which will overheat and degrade the headers over a very short time ) you'll bake that battery in a few hundred miles. I'm just speaking from experience.
Wish you luck no matter what!
Lets see some pics!

WTR 70 · « **Reply #92 on:** October 02, 2011, 11:49:31 PM »

should the stock manifolds clear with room or should the battery still be moved

WTR 70 · « **Reply #93 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:55:27 PM »

how do the mustang 2 motor mounts work? does it make it a bolt in or do you still have to move something?

RSM · « **Reply #94 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:13:19 PM »

If your using a Pinto with the 2.3 you leave the passenger side frame mount where it is. The drivers side mount is moved back 1". The Mustang II engine mounts fit right on them. Using a Mustang II oil pan gives clearance for the manual rack and pinion steering. A modified oil pan can be used.

Reeves1 · « **Reply #95 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:41:21 PM »

Quote from: WTR 70 on October 02, 2011, 11:49:31 PM

should the stock manifolds clear with room or should the battery still be moved

I cannot answer the battery question, but my 72 with the 302w in it has the manifolds on & they clear everything.

WTR 70 · « **Reply #96 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:04:23 PM »

can you post pics of the manifolds or email them to me?

Reeves1 · « **Reply #97 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:30:55 AM »

I just checked all my pictures & none show them completely. I'll be in the shop today, so will try & get better pictures.

WTR 70 · « **Reply #98 on:** October 05, 2011, 12:59:44 PM »

awesome

WTR 70 · « **Reply #99 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:13:59 PM »

does anyone have a set of mustang 2 motor mounts they'd sell?

WTR 70 · « **Reply #100 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:13:09 PM »

or does someone have a pattern for the front style plates that bolt to the heads

289Wagon · « **Reply #101 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:28:52 AM »

You may want to look at Speedway Motors part #s
1353764 and 7209314
They may seem pricey, but they are well made with heavy gauge metal.

Reeves1 · « **Reply #102 on:** October 12, 2011, 05:46:10 AM »

Also part # CE 704

http://www.campbellenterprises.com/motorplates.php

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #103 on:** October 12, 2011, 10:26:48 AM »

Quote from: Ricpinto on October 12, 2011, 01:28:52 AM

You may want to look at Speedway Motors part #s 1353764 and 7209314

Very Interesting! thanks for the info - has anybody used these? offer more info?

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search-1353764.html

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Universal-Bolt-Through-Engine-Mount-Cushion-Kit,1199.html

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search-1353274.html

Reeves1 · « **Reply #104 on:** October 12, 2011, 11:00:41 AM »

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Very Interesting! thanks for the info - has anybody used these? offer more info?

I might be able to ? Since I like that better than the plate style. May have to order them today ? LOL !

Edit: Done ! Hey, it's only money ! LOL !
Didn't see any frame mounts that would work for me though. Easy enough to make them though.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #105 on:** October 12, 2011, 12:47:35 PM »

I would "guess" they mount similar to the way the motor plate does, just a bit farther back

289Wagon · « **Reply #106 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:27:33 PM »

I will be using the 2 items already mentioned + I bought the frame adapters # 1353274.
They will work out, but if I had to do it again I would make my own since there is so much stuff inbetween the 'frame rails' (support tubes for the impact bumper bolts etc ) that it difficult to drill holes where you need them,+ sway bar mounting bkt. & so on.
One person who placed a review for the 1353274 bkt. said he cut them off at the weld & built from there. At first glance that seems a waste of $ but when you think about the time & material to make something with an adjustable slot etc. it may not be such a bad idea.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #107 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:05:56 PM »

Ric... you have any pictures available?

Reeves1 · « **Reply #108 on:** October 15, 2011, 07:57:14 AM »

Another sleepless night, so rooting around the net looking at Pinto stuff.

Found a site claiming Pinto headers: http://www.pronto.com/user/search.do?displayQuery=ford%20engine%20headers&SEM=true&query=ford%20engine%20headers&adid=1211339975-7046279d-0_gs&ref=ford%20engine%20headers&creativeid=3791455004&site=

So, went to the Headman site & they say they are for a Ranger. http://www.hedman.com/site/?d=119&dt=108&Keyword=89500

Wonder if they would work ?

WTR 70 · « **Reply #109 on:** October 15, 2011, 02:27:41 PM »

hmm looks interesting, that'd be sweet if it did work

289Wagon · « **Reply #110 on:** October 17, 2011, 07:49:50 PM »

@ cookieboy, yes i have found some pics I took with a 'film' camera & scanned for you,but I can't find anway on here to contact you. And I'm way to computer stuipd to ever figure out how to post a pic on here. Sorry about that.

Reeves1 · « **Reply #111 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:03:28 PM »

Ricpinto - you can email him, or me. I'd be happy to post them for you.

(or just load them into Photo Bucket & copy/paste the bottom link in your post here. Just make sure not to post a link side by each. Leave a line or two between each one)

Send me a PM with your e-mail....

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #112 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:48:38 PM »

Quote from: Ricpinto on October 17, 2011, 07:49:50 PM

@ cookieboy, yes i have found some pics I took with a 'film' camera & scanned for you,but I can't find anway on here to contact you.

email is cookieboystoys @ yahoo.com

if you click on any members name at the beginning of a post it brings you to their profile and... most will have an email listed

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #113 on:** October 18, 2011, 08:09:27 AM »

Quote from: Ricpinto on October 17, 2011, 07:49:50 PM

And I'm way to computer stuipd to ever figure out how to post a pic on here. Sorry about that.

Don't worry Ricpinto, I got your back and will post them for all to see, thanks for sharing

289Wagon · « **Reply #114 on:** October 18, 2011, 03:58:50 PM »

Cookieboy -- Thanks for posting the pics for me !
A note, if anyone is interested in using these -
The frame brackets will be up higher on a 'normal' V-8 conversion. I lowered my R&P and modified my oil pan to get my carbs down low enough to meet PA overkill inspection rules.
And BTW that is not the engine I will be using.

Reeves1 · « **Reply #115 on:** October 18, 2011, 10:53:25 PM »

Looking good !
I had forgotten to order the frame mounts ! Opps ! Done now though.

The two head bolts looks like it may be too light for my B2 swap. I will/may/try and do a mod or two to them....

289Wagon · « **Reply #116 on:** October 19, 2011, 04:37:17 AM »

@ Reeves1
At the risk of showing how old & behind the times I am, would you please tell me what a B2 is.

Reeves1 · « **Reply #117 on:** October 19, 2011, 05:22:01 AM »

BOSS 302.
This is the engine going in (my car had a B2 before, but 2 owners ago took it out)
In the picture it is sitting in a 67 Cougar. It's out now & crated up ready to ship to me. Will look better when cleaned up....

289Wagon · « **Reply #118 on:** October 19, 2011, 06:33:49 PM »

Oh, now I understand - a 289/ 271 Hi-Po with crooked valves.
*** JUST KIDDING ***
That is a great find ! I hope the bolt pattern on the front of the heads are the same.
Hope all goes well for you - it surely will s**t & get when it's done !

Reeves1 · « **Reply #119 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:28:52 AM »

If the bolt pattern is different, I will just change it.
Not much choice, as there are not a lot of things made for B2s.

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