Mailbag: Ford 302 Firing Problems After Cam Swap
Q: I have a 1994 Ford F-150 with a 5.0L engine and factory mass airflow sensor. I just had the heads redone and installed a Trick Flow Stage 1 camshaft. […]
Mailbag: Ford 302 Oil Pump Driveshaft & Distributor Alignment Tips
Q: After rebuilding a 302 Ford EFI engine, I am having an issue getting my distributor to seat down all the way in the engine block. It’s about ¼-inch short. […]
Mailbag: Engine Swap, Transmission & Rear End Recommendations for a Ford Ranger
Q: I own an old V6 Ford Ranger that I want to swap a V8 into. But I can’t decide which engine to use—the 289, 302, or 351W. Which engine […]
Mailbag: Rich-Running Ford 302 Won’t Shut Off in Mustang II King Cobra—Please Help
Q: Under the hood of my Ford Mustang II King Cobra II is the original 302 bored .030 over. It has flat top forged pistons, Sealed Power chromoly rings, a […]
Mailbag: Why Did Ford Change the Firing Order on the 5.0L 302 H.O. Engine?
Q: I’m building a Ford 302 engine, and I’m looking at camshafts. I’m curious—why did Ford change the firing order on the 5.0L (302) HO engine? A: This question gets […]
Mailbag: Recommendations for Putting a ’51 F-1 Pickup Body on a Ford Bronco Chassis & Converting EFI to Carb
Q: I own a 1986 Ford Bronco 4×4 with a 302 V8, electronic fuel injection, and a C-6 automatic transmission. The body is banged up and rusted beyond repair. I […]