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Bronco1294
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 Engine Woes Engine Woes! My stock 302/2bbl is cramping out. Main bearings are down to the copper. Here’s the problem- I’m broke.
I don’t need/can’t afford a coyote. It’s a 75, driver- camping at high altitude, some wheeling, occasionally pulling my ATV or pop up. Looking at budget-friendly options and I need some feedback. Suggestions appreciated- or cheap 351’s...:)
In Elizabeth, CO in case anyone knows of any deals locally. I can’t drop 3-5k on this. Looking for creative ideas. Also- I’m not doing the work. Replacing a motor is out of my skill set and existing tool/garage capacity. TIA for any ideas or leads!
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landshark
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Re: Engine Woes I would surf Craigslist for a running 302 and do a direct swap. Might be the easiest and quickest fix.
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Digger
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Re: Engine Woes Avoid the 351 if you're on a budget. Little details like exhaust mods and the like will nickel and dime you.
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Viperwolf1
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Re: Engine Woes How about a relatively low mile (144K) 99 explorer 5.0 that runs great? No efi or serpentine drive. $200 if you can wait a month. You can see it run up until that time.
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ScottBarnes
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Re: Engine Woes That’s the ticket, right there! 
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cravenbronco
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Re: Engine Woes Ditto
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ScottBarnes
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Re: Engine Woes
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Viperwolf1
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Re: Engine Woes
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Bronco1294
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Re: Engine Woes
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Viperwolf1
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Re: Engine Woes Greeley.
I also forgot you will need a steel distributor gear.
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cravenbronco
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Re: Engine Woes
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