Thanks Al....

That sounds like the thing to do... I've already been thinking about that as well... I found a 80's vintage pickup with a good 350/350 with headers and everything non computerized...

I think I'll just go that way... Chevy extra's are everywhere, but as it is... the truck engine is a good runner and all I have to do is deal with motor mounts and tranny mounts and of course drive line... until I can put in a better ford rear...

Thanks... this 302 deal has just been a headache!!

Splinter

P.S. and I really am not a farm boy... I am actually a city/country biker that has been into cars for a long time.. but am definately not a computer engine person!!!