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I actually wanted to do the same thing – 3.7L in a 1972 Pinto, but I couldn't figure how to fit it in there without some major modifications to to the Pinto. This engine is a lot bigger than the 289ci V8 that people often put in Pintos.
I used the Explorer motor mounts and welded an adapter bracket to go between those and the engine. I don't think I have any photos.
As for the shift linkage, that was simply routed from the steering column, through the firewall, and down to the transmission similarly to how it was in the F150.
I had to make an adapter plate out of a sheet of steel that had holes drilled for the Corbeau seat bracket as well as the Focus seats. The seats sit slightly higher than the Sport Trac seats did.
I have new urethane body bushings for my 2001 Sport Trac, but I suspect that I might need to replace the bolts as well. Can anyone tell me the sizes of all 8 body mount bolts, and/or a source for these?
Do you mean the electronic throttle pedal? I just had to remove the old throttle cable and pedal, and make spacers to get the new pedal in a similar position.
I'm not sure about the transfer case. I don't have a 4WD Explorer and F150 to compare. The 6-speed is shorter than the previous tranny, so I had to make a longer driveshaft.
The donor F150 came with 3.55 gears, so I swapped those into the Sport Trac, because the 4.10 would be way too low. The...