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  1. #1
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    302 for Smithkid

    A few weeks ago, a neighbor offered me a new motor. As I knew my motor was tired, I went to see what he had. It was a 302ci long block (minus a few bolt-ons) with a cast-iron 4bbl manifold. He says he built it while worling at a machine shop (Jacobs) 12 or 15 years ago and never installed it in the van he had at the time. It is bored .030" and has new flat-top Wiseco pistons installed with a "RV" flat tappet cam (unknow grind) and new lifters. I've plastiguaged the mains and rods, and found all to be set at .002" clearance. A new double roller timing set is also installed. Valve job is also complete on stock heads.

    So after some haggling and personal guarantees, I agreed to purchase it. I've been quite busy for the last couple of weeks, but today I got the heads and block painted.

    I intend to keep you all posted so that I can get advice if I make a major error in re-assembly/installation. It has been many years since I've done any engine assembly, so this'll be a re-learning experience for me.

    Attach are a few pics of todays painting.
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    Gene Smith
    Fredrickson, WA
    '65 Ranchero Deluxe
    302, EFI, 4-Spd
    Granada Discs

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    Nice! All the machine work's done. Does it turn easily?
    Last edited by EdsFunny; September 11th, 2011 at 08:26 PM.
    If it's running, take it apart and see why.

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    Turns like I expected it to. Just got to remember to use lots of assembly lube because it's been so long since original assembly that the lube has congealed. Also, I intend to spin it over for a while before I let it fire.


    Gene Smith
    Fredrickson, WA
    '65 Ranchero Deluxe
    302, EFI, 4-Spd
    Granada Discs

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    Tech Day?

    When are you planning to put it in Gene?
    Bill Proctor .. 1963 Falcon Sprint. Looking forward to learning new things.

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    Great to see the tail-end of that Ranchero on that side of the garage.

    The engine looks nice Gene. Can't wait to help put it in.
    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    I'm not in a BIG hurry to install it. I want to have the old engine out for awhile to do some major spit-shining of sub-frame, inner fenders, core support, and firewall. Pro'ly try to do something with the underside of the hood while it's off, too. I think I'll be ready to pull the old 289 in the next week or so.

    Got the threads chased and the heads on and torqued today after a couple of hours of honey-do's.

    Anyone want to offer advice as to whether or not to soak the lifters b/4 installation? I've read that both ways are recommended.


    Gene Smith
    Fredrickson, WA
    '65 Ranchero Deluxe
    302, EFI, 4-Spd
    Granada Discs

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    302 for Smithkid

    Good luck Gene, let me know if you need help. As soon as I get this stupid rear end back in my car, I am so darn lazy lately, but will try to get mine done asap. Larry
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
    347 stroker



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    How much did he sell it to you for?

  9. #9
    Quote Originally Posted by eusdater View Post
    How much did he sell it to you for?
    Not speaking for Gene (Smithkid) (or maybe I am), but you may need to define what "it" is for him to answer appropriately.
    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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