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  1. 12-09-2009 08:08 PM #1
    dflores70
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    Help Swapping my 352 for 390 from f100 to galaxie

     



    Hello,,,Need help...New ford owner...I have a 62 Ford Galaxie with a 352 in it...I want to put in a rebuilt 390 out of 73 ford 3/4 ton truck...I have a cruiseomatic in my Galaxie now...Will I have to do any mods?
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  3. 12-10-2009 07:01 AM #2
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    If anything, there could be differences in the motor mount pads on the block... There's some guys I lot more knowledgeable the me on the older FE's, hopefully they'll see the post and let you know for sure which mount to use....
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    Motor mounts are different after 66. And if I recall there some different boltholes because of the generator/alternator but not a huge deal on either one
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  5. 12-14-2009 03:51 PM #4
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    Thanks,,,Is there a difference between a 390 Ft and FE? I thought I could swap no problem
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    Newer engine into older car is not usually a problem. The other way around can catch ya...
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    353 to 390

     



    I installed a 74 truck 390 into my 65 F250 (352) and all the mounts were the same, even the tranny.
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    You can use the crank from the 390 and bore the 352 to match the 390. The crank will work in the 352. You can also save the 352 block and bore it out later for a spare.
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