1986 Ford Engine Swap HELP

I have a 1986 F150 with the fuel injected 302 in it, well the crank bearings or a rod has gone out of it. I can get ahold of a 1986 lincoln towncar with a fuel injected 302 in it for a song. Are these going to be the same as in that I can just swap it over ? Or are the computers going to be different or how can I tell ? Or remove the computer from the town car along with the engine ? Thanks, Iowa883

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Iowa883
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Beyond me, but won't the towncar computer be tweaked for towncar driving characteristics, sensors or whatever? Is the air/fuel injection the same (CFI vs. EFI)? Are the sensors the same? It's your bottom end that is giving you trouble, just replace the broken part.

My shade-tree gut feeling would be to combine the towncar block/head with the F150 sensors, air intake, etc., but then I would only be able to see what would happen when I tried turning the ignition key.

Have a blast! Matt

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Matt

I would think a 302 is a 302, basically. The truck version may have some differances(cam/distr possibly), but it should just bolt up. I'd use the same sensors and other parts from the truck though.

You might post question in a Ford group like the fordtrucks dot com. Probably get better info there.

Hope this helps some.......

Dave S(Texas)

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putt

All you need to replace is the block, you have come upon a cheap solution. Almost all 1986 blocks for the 302 / 5.0 will interchange, including the Lincoln-to-F150... inc. Crown/Grand Marquis Cougar/Thunderbird, etc.

Keep your heads, intake, computer etc., these are specific to the truck application.

Rob

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trainfan1

Iowa883 opined in news:cm3r36$jtc$ snipped-for-privacy@news.netins.net:

here's what you do.... look up a repalcement "long block" for each. See if they are the same part number.

Keep all "bolt-on" stuff with the truck... dont change computers sensors or any wiring

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Backyard Mechanic

Iowa883 wrote on 10/31/2004 18:03 ET :

For swapping you need some auto parts in your automobile, so I suggest to get better output with your swapping you should consider some technical supervision. You can check with your mechanic or can take some expert advice available online, as some I have checked online at

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cindy-speidel

Keep the truck computer and wiring harness etc.

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clare

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