Found another source to get a Boss 302.

mustangman65_79 · 12-01-2002, 12:13 AM

I was talking to an owner of a '72 Ford motorhome, because when he pulled up, to me it sounded like a mustang. He told me that it had a 302 Boss in it and that '71 to '74 Ford motorhomes came with those. Now I going to keep my eye open for these rare finds.

1969Mach1 · 12-01-2002, 12:20 AM

Wow this is news to me, and probably alot of people? Why would they of put the 302 Boss into Motorhomes? Great engine and all but why such a performance engine? Hmm... makes you wonder.

§am.

mustangman65_79 · 12-01-2002, 12:48 AM

Not sure, but it wan't till '75 I think he said that they put in the 390's, I thought it was odd too, but it's good news for us.

PKRWUD · 12-01-2002, 12:57 AM

How long was this guys nose?

mustangman65_79 · 12-01-2002, 01:08 AM

are u saying this is all BS?

PKRWUD · 12-01-2002, 01:10 AM

I don't believe him.

mustangman65_79 · 12-01-2002, 01:13 AM

I know nothing about the boss motor other then it had 10.5:1 compresion, but lets say I found one, how could I tell?

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-01-2002, 02:35 AM

I seriously doubt thats true. Those motors were pretty good revvers and i dont think you need an engine that revs high in a motorhome.

The Deuce · 12-01-2002, 02:36 AM

It would look a whole lot like a 351 cleveland. I believe the deck height is a little lower and their is some difference with the freeze plugs. I know of a couple guys running 351c's in their G codes while the orginal motors were toasted and very few people could tell the difference. Maybe this guy is one of them. Seems more likely they came with closed chamber 2v 351's than a 302. That motor would rev too darn high to make any kind of sense in a motorhome.

But what do I know?

12-01-2002, 04:19 AM

*LMAO*

There is no such thing,someone was in the sun too long I'm afraid.

Coupe Devil · 12-01-2002, 02:17 PM

Boss 302 never came in 71 to 74 model motor homes. It may very well have a Cleveland but not Boss Motor. Boss motors are 4 bolt mains and have screw in Freeze plugs..

Bradley

tireburner163 · 12-01-2002, 03:33 PM

NO motorhomes never came with BOSS motors!!!

lx mike · 12-01-2002, 06:40 PM

Probly a cleveland motor in that motorhome.

mustangman65_79 · 12-01-2002, 06:55 PM

well, if I ever see him again, I'll let him know that it prob just a 351

btr · 12-02-2002, 02:40 PM

I've got a little 1972 Ford motorhome collecting dust and mice at the farm. It has a plain 302 in it.

12-01-2002, 12:13 AM	#1
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Found another source to get a Boss 302. I was talking to an owner of a '72 Ford motorhome, because when he pulled up, to me it sounded like a mustang. He told me that it had a 302 Boss in it and that '71 to '74 Ford motorhomes came with those. Now I going to keep my eye open for these rare finds. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

12-01-2002, 12:20 AM	#2
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Wow this is news to me, and probably alot of people? Why would they of put the 302 Boss into Motorhomes? Great engine and all but why such a performance engine? Hmm... makes you wonder. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

12-01-2002, 12:48 AM	#3
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Not sure, but it wan't till '75 I think he said that they put in the 390's, I thought it was odd too, but it's good news for us. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

12-01-2002, 12:57 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	How long was this guys nose? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-01-2002, 01:08 AM	#5
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	are u saying this is all BS? __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

12-01-2002, 01:10 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I don't believe him. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-01-2002, 01:13 AM	#7
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	I know nothing about the boss motor other then it had 10.5:1 compresion, but lets say I found one, how could I tell? __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

12-01-2002, 02:35 AM	#8
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I seriously doubt thats true. Those motors were pretty good revvers and i dont think you need an engine that revs high in a motorhome. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-01-2002, 02:36 AM	#9
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	It would look a whole lot like a 351 cleveland. I believe the deck height is a little lower and their is some difference with the freeze plugs. I know of a couple guys running 351c's in their G codes while the orginal motors were toasted and very few people could tell the difference. Maybe this guy is one of them. Seems more likely they came with closed chamber 2v 351's than a 302. That motor would rev too darn high to make any kind of sense in a motorhome. But what do I know? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-01-2002, 04:19 AM	#10
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	LMAO There is no such thing,someone was in the sun too long I'm afraid.

12-01-2002, 02:17 PM	#11
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Boss 302 never came in 71 to 74 model motor homes. It may very well have a Cleveland but not Boss Motor. Boss motors are 4 bolt mains and have screw in Freeze plugs.. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-01-2002, 03:33 PM	#12
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	NO motorhomes never came with BOSS motors!!! __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-01-2002, 06:40 PM	#13
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Probly a cleveland motor in that motorhome. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

12-01-2002, 06:55 PM	#14
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	well, if I ever see him again, I'll let him know that it prob just a 351 __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

12-02-2002, 02:40 PM	#15
btr Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Mandan, ND USA Posts: 184	I've got a little 1972 Ford motorhome collecting dust and mice at the farm. It has a plain 302 in it. __________________ 79 Indy Pace Car 302 91 Turbo Probe 98 4X4 F-150 99 Sable 24V DOHC

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