Some questions

tra9379 · 02-21-2001, 09:57 PM

I'm ordering a 302 roller motor, with gt40p heads, and an x303 cam. Will the stock valve covers work with the 1.6 roller rockers? And will an 83 302 Timing cover fit? I want to finish putting the motor together before I swap it in. Let me know, any help will be appreciated.

CJ's94GT · 02-21-2001, 10:59 PM

Are the rockers adjustable or bolt down? I'm not sure about the adjustable, but the bolt down should fit.

On the timing cover, is it going into a 94-95? If so, then no. The motors in those cars were moved forward and use a special water pump and timing cover to clear the rad.

84_GT350 · 02-22-2001, 01:44 AM

Yeah, I think the '83 timing chains still had the hole in the timing chain cover for the fuel pump drive, don't they. I suppose you could weld over it but it'd be easier just to buy one for your application.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

tra9379 · 02-22-2001, 02:13 AM

The motor is going into a 90LX. Can I just throw on a block off plate on the timing cover? It's on ebay for like 15 bucks (timing cover). Should I buy it, and throw a block off plate on it?

IMPULSERACING · 02-22-2001, 02:27 AM

TRA, What happened to that montser motor you were building?

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92' LX Hatch 5 spd Edelbrock Performer Intake, pro-m 75mm MAF, 70mm T.B., 24lb injectors, 190lph, Mac fenderwall cold air induction, mallary ignition and coil, Cobra 1.7 rockers, 373:1 gear, upper and lower control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, front drag springs, no sway bar, battery in hatch, compucar N20 kit

tra9379 · 02-22-2001, 10:35 AM

I'm still gonna build it, buy I want something I can have some fun with for a while. Also I think it would be better to go with a less powerful motor right now, and learn how to handle that horsepower. My motor is getting some lifter ticking, and **** oil pressure above 5000 rpm, so I'm just gonna yank it out, and switch over. I can't beat the price, $2169 for a long block that makes 350hp. Also I decided to get rid of my bronco, and get another Mustang for daily driving, so I kinda don't need to be spending $7000 on my motor right now.

86GT · 02-22-2001, 11:02 AM

Yup, you can use a block off plate on it.
I think that Ford lists one in their racing parts catalog M-9351-A302, I'm pretty sure that's the one that'll do the trick. Its in the "chrome parts" section in the middle of the catalog. Hope that helps.

tra9379 · 02-23-2001, 12:04 AM

That's what I wanted to hear.

BlackFly · 02-23-2001, 11:26 PM

These guys are right but there is one more thing to keep in mind, the water pump from older models is different , late eightys are aluminum, with certain holes for mounting bracketry, some earlier models are steel with different mounting bracket bosses. iv'e been through this little timing cover thing and when you find out the hard way , far from your tools, it sucks.when you purchase the timing cover gasket set you will find at least 3 different gaskets for this.This mounting stuff could become an issue for you.

92Rustang · 02-24-2001, 04:21 PM

Where are you getting that motor from? I'm looking at rebuilding my top end, but for that price I just might buy a new motor. Also what is the price for shipping?

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tra9379 · 02-24-2001, 04:41 PM

Central Coast Mustang. 350 Horses, gt40p heads, 10.5:1 compression. 300 for shipping. Give dennis a call, tell him Carl from Chicago sent your over.

02-21-2001, 09:57 PM	#1
tra9379 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Burbank, IL Posts: 249	Some questions I'm ordering a 302 roller motor, with gt40p heads, and an x303 cam. Will the stock valve covers work with the 1.6 roller rockers? And will an 83 302 Timing cover fit? I want to finish putting the motor together before I swap it in. Let me know, any help will be appreciated.

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02-21-2001, 10:59 PM	#2
CJ's94GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wichita,KS Posts: 59	Are the rockers adjustable or bolt down? I'm not sure about the adjustable, but the bolt down should fit. On the timing cover, is it going into a 94-95? If so, then no. The motors in those cars were moved forward and use a special water pump and timing cover to clear the rad.

02-22-2001, 01:44 AM	#3
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	Yeah, I think the '83 timing chains still had the hole in the timing chain cover for the fuel pump drive, don't they. I suppose you could weld over it but it'd be easier just to buy one for your application. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

02-22-2001, 02:13 AM	#4
tra9379 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Burbank, IL Posts: 249	The motor is going into a 90LX. Can I just throw on a block off plate on the timing cover? It's on ebay for like 15 bucks (timing cover). Should I buy it, and throw a block off plate on it?

02-22-2001, 02:27 AM	#5
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	TRA, What happened to that montser motor you were building? ------------------ 92' LX Hatch 5 spd Edelbrock Performer Intake, pro-m 75mm MAF, 70mm T.B., 24lb injectors, 190lph, Mac fenderwall cold air induction, mallary ignition and coil, Cobra 1.7 rockers, 373:1 gear, upper and lower control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, front drag springs, no sway bar, battery in hatch, compucar N20 kit

02-22-2001, 10:35 AM	#6
tra9379 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Burbank, IL Posts: 249	I'm still gonna build it, buy I want something I can have some fun with for a while. Also I think it would be better to go with a less powerful motor right now, and learn how to handle that horsepower. My motor is getting some lifter ticking, and **** oil pressure above 5000 rpm, so I'm just gonna yank it out, and switch over. I can't beat the price, $2169 for a long block that makes 350hp. Also I decided to get rid of my bronco, and get another Mustang for daily driving, so I kinda don't need to be spending $7000 on my motor right now.

02-22-2001, 11:02 AM	#7
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Yup, you can use a block off plate on it. I think that Ford lists one in their racing parts catalog M-9351-A302, I'm pretty sure that's the one that'll do the trick. Its in the "chrome parts" section in the middle of the catalog. Hope that helps.

02-23-2001, 12:04 AM	#8
tra9379 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Burbank, IL Posts: 249	That's what I wanted to hear.

02-23-2001, 11:26 PM	#9
BlackFly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: winnipeg , manitoba , canada Posts: 83	These guys are right but there is one more thing to keep in mind, the water pump from older models is different , late eightys are aluminum, with certain holes for mounting bracketry, some earlier models are steel with different mounting bracket bosses. iv'e been through this little timing cover thing and when you find out the hard way , far from your tools, it sucks.when you purchase the timing cover gasket set you will find at least 3 different gaskets for this.This mounting stuff could become an issue for you.

02-24-2001, 04:21 PM	#10
92Rustang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Smithton, IL, US Posts: 215	Where are you getting that motor from? I'm looking at rebuilding my top end, but for that price I just might buy a new motor. Also what is the price for shipping? ------------------ Check my site for mod www.fordmustanggt.com

02-24-2001, 04:41 PM	#11
tra9379 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Burbank, IL Posts: 249	Central Coast Mustang. 350 Horses, gt40p heads, 10.5:1 compression. 300 for shipping. Give dennis a call, tell him Carl from Chicago sent your over.