93 302 Swap Info

[410Fortune]

here are some pics you might find helpful
1984 ranger got a 350hp ATK crate engine 4r70w and twin sticked np205 t case
This is a ranger I built for a friend of mine many years ago we call her Darth ranger....shes quite the creation. Still on the road today
purpose built fishing camping truck

first up the simple steel bracket we made for tucking the radiator. The core support was cut between the frame rails
A u shaped piece of steel was added to then drop down and pickup the lower pegs of the 4.0 radiator. This was re enforced with a plate steel support with dimple dyes for strength and airflow

Next the heater box notch to clear header and valve cover
we kept ac

darth in the works, we added a second aux fuel tank and fuel door

billet 360 degree oil filter adapter

engine and trans going in together

more oil filter relocate

engine bay coming together

1992 explorer dash and steering column modified with gen II column shifter and OD on off button
I welded saddle brackets upside down on 92 column to mate the gen II column shifter assembly

 

[410Fortune]

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look ma, 302, 4r70w, cruise control, AC, and dual batteries all under the hood of an 84 with no body lift

3 of my fav builds

lots of custom front to back on this purpose built ranger
yes 84 has a 98 bed because he wanted to led tail lights

custom fly rod holders (velvet lined0 incorporated into canopy/shell. full rack with 180 degree awning

more of the column shifter

np 205 twin sticked custom frame mount

engine bay completed

cowl hood and vents to help with under hood temps

94 4.0 power steering high pressure hose modded to fit 5.0 pump
can see the radiator tuck and cooling stack includes ac condensor and aux trans cooler

been proving them wrong since 1996

 

[410Fortune]

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[allmyEXes]

@410Fortune Memories. I like how the radiator drop bracket worked out, not to mention, all of the other stuff.
In post #64, what is the oil pan issue going on?

 

[410Fortune]

I used a ball pine hammer to clearance my oil pan to fit around my James duff suspension brackets
I also am running a mustang dual sump oil pan which is required for a 302
Oil Pan to fit a ttb truck engine cradle

That red thing does not look like the correct pan

 

[410Fortune]

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Good eye @allmyEXes!! Sheesh the pan was only $36 from ford dealer back in 2005

 

[slowestmtbr]

here are some pics you might find helpful
1984 ranger got a 350hp ATK crate engine 4r70w and twin sticked np205 t case
This is a ranger I built for a friend of mine many years ago we call her Darth ranger....shes quite the creation. Still on the road today
purpose built fishing camping truck

first up the simple steel bracket we made for tucking the radiator. The core support was cut between the frame rails
A u shaped piece of steel was added to then drop down and pickup the lower pegs of the 4.0 radiator. This was re enforced with a plate steel support with dimple dyes for strength and airflow

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Next the heater box notch to clear header and valve cover
we kept ac
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darth in the works, we added a second aux fuel tank and fuel door

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billet 360 degree oil filter adapter

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engine and trans going in together

more oil filter relocate

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engine bay coming together

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1992 explorer dash and steering column modified with gen II column shifter and OD on off button
I welded saddle brackets upside down on 92 column to mate the gen II column shifter assembly

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This write-up is incredibly helpful I keep referencing it for my plan. If you live in MI I'll buy you a beer.

 

[slowestmtbr]

When you're right. You're right. You all tried to tell me. We pulled the motor today and did the front dress. I have plenty of accessories in the mail. We are back to square two but I think once we are in a good place it will start snow balling. Thank you all for the knowledge. Next week is notching the AC box and slapping in motor and trans. More pics to cum.

 

[allmyEXes]

@slowestmtbr @410Fortune I think beer in cans wrapped with bubble wrap would ship better than bottles.

 

[Josh P]

@slowestmtbr @410Fortune I think beer in cans wrapped with bubble wrap would ship better than bottles.

Letting the beer get warm is alcohol abuse.

 

[410Fortune]

Patron Anejo is my drink of choice these days lol or some crown and coke

So glad you have the knowledge you need! Get that sucker in there
Don’t forget the dual sump oil pan and pickup tube

I have started a 94 302 project myself now… details to follow
So I’m glad this is all fresh in our heads because I am doing the same thing right now

 

[slowestmtbr]

Patron Anejo is my drink of choice these days lol or some crown and coke

So glad you have the knowledge you need! Get that sucker in there
Don’t forget the dual sump oil pan and pickup tube

I have started a 94 302 project myself now… details to follow
So I’m glad this is all fresh in our heads because I am doing the same thing right now

I'm a little confused. My pan is a dual sump. Does that mean I should just hammer the sides to clear the cradle? Lmk where to send the bottle

 

[410Fortune]

The old mustang dual sump pan clears the cradle.. at least it should

Sometimes it doesn’t clear the drop bracket for the passenger side beam and that’s where the hammer comes in.

As @allmyEXes pointed out, I didn’t see a front drain plug in your pic and it looked like the pan was resting on the cradle
But these are just pics on the internet I’m not standing there with you

You a hammer can be used to clearance the pan just be weary of the pickup location and how much hammering is needed

Can lift the engine slightly if needed to make things clear 100% you should have about 1/4”’clearance everywhere minimum as you are using rubber engine mounts and that sucker will move around quite a bit in there

 

[allmyEXes]

A remote filter adapter kit may have already been discussed however you will at the least need one of these 2 types of ex/mm 5.0 filter adapters for your oil filter to clear the tight frame rail/s. This is instead of a remote filter kit.
I don't have a 4.0 SOHC adapter to confirm if it will screw into the 5.0 block or not. @410Fortune Jamie may have used parts on hand to confirm if a 4.0 SOHC piece will work too. Early 1970's Ford heavy truck FL-299 screwed onto modified old heat exchanger type that came off of my 1997 (1996.5) Merc Mountaineer. It may have been used in 1998 too however I can't confirm this.

 

[Josh P]

A fender washer or two under the motor mounts sometimes is needed for clearance.

 

[allmyEXes]

@410Fortune I may be wrong about the Gen 2 5.0 oil filter adapters. They may not work on the Gen 1 1991-1994 Explorers with the
old style steering boxes. Jamie would know.

 

[Josh P]

@410Fortune I may be wrong about the Gen 2 5.0 oil filter adapters. They may not work on the Gen 1 1991-1994 Explorers with the
old style steering boxes. Jamie would know.

Those appear bigger than some of the older adapters.

 

[slowestmtbr]

The old mustang dual sump pan clears the cradle.. at least it should

Sometimes it doesn’t clear the drop bracket for the passenger side beam and that’s where the hammer comes in.

As @allmyEXes pointed out, I didn’t see a front drain plug in your pic and it looked like the pan was resting on the cradle
But these are just pics on the internet I’m not standing there with you

You a hammer can be used to clearance the pan just be weary of the pickup location and how much hammering is needed

Can lift the engine slightly if needed to make things clear 100% you should have about 1/4”’clearance everywhere minimum as you are using rubber engine mounts and that sucker will move around quite a bit in there

Does this pic help you see? I guess I should use those fender washers and raise the motor a bit on the passenger side?

 

[slowestmtbr]

Not the cleanest work. I tried to do this in the engine bay and it was a disaster. Disassembled half the box. Tried an aluminum sheet to make the shape I needed. Failed there. Ended up using some wood and put some aluminum foil on top. Formed it from there. I'll put another layer on it tomorrow. Maybe one more after. Should be good to for reassembly and motor and trans installation Saturday. Thanks boys

 

[slowestmtbr]

Cut while this was on the car. I'm a gambling man!