1986 Ford Bronco II 302 Swap

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PAUL75
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I need some info from a real Ford Motor Head. I have my 86 Ford Bronco II and it has a 2.9L V-6 Fuel Inj,I have gotten ahold of a 302 Small Block that is Carburated and I need to know if the bolt pattern will be the same on the Bell Housing of the tranny before I make any solid decisions and will I need to take the electric fuel pump out of the tank and put in a regular pick up for the mechanical fuel pump on the engine.....Any info given will be a big help.Thank You!!
Feb 9, 2006 at 4:14 AM
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MADDISON
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Hi,the bellhousing won't bolt to the motor and you will have to change the sending unit,also you're going to need an oil filter relocation kit to mount your filter on the fender because of clearance issues.I know a couple of guys that have made this swap so if I can be of anymore help let me know. P.S. It's worth it.
Feb 20, 2006 at 5:17 AM
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The existing bellhousing will not bolt to the carbureted 302. Change the in-tank sending unit for a mechanical-pump pickup and install an oil filter relocation kit to mount the filter on the fender for clearance.

Conversation Summary

Owner of a 1986 Ford Bronco II with a fuel-injected 2.9L V6 asked whether a carbureted 302 would share the transmission bellhousing bolt pattern and whether the in-tank electric pump must be replaced with a mechanical-pump pickup. The expert said the bellhousing will not bolt to the 302, the sending unit must be changed, and an oil filter relocation kit is needed for fender clearance. The expert noted others have completed the swap and considered it worthwhile.

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