Repairing your cracked engine block bluedevil products. For example, a fourbolt main boss 302 block will be a lot tougher to find than a garden variety 302 block. This all new ford racing boss 302 engine block is the perfect starting point for building serious power. A cracked engine block is a rare, but potentially serious, engine problem that can occur for a variety of reasons. Kseal will fix most engine block leaks it could save you thousands. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by 65fordguy, feb 17. The single number one reason a stock 302 block breaks pics. Is there a head that i could install and raise the compression to 9. Do a search, this is a common problem with the stock 302 block. Tearing down the small block ford 302 finding damaged cylinder. If i was going to do a stroker for boost, it wouldnt be a stock 302 block period. Purchase your ford performance boss 302 cylinder block for your mustang from cj pony parts today. I run an iron eagle in a 331 with a blower that i push well past 6,500 rpm and can push sick amounts of boost through it.
There are various methods of repairing cracked engine blocks. Someone told me it might be a cracked block but i dont think it shows the signs of one. Ford 302 engine bare block 8287 tbird e0ae casting ebay. How to install heads and assemble the smallblock ford top end. The 0k11 seems to read as 11 oct 1990 is this correct. Did a gt40 head swap for a little more powerand other things and of course put one gasket on upside down. Mustang crate engines ford mustang cylinder blocks cj pony. Technical 289 302 ford gurus is this 289 rods and crank. A cracked block or blown head gasket can cause the circulating engine antifreeze to mix with passing engine oil. Ford performance mustang boss 302 engine block m6010. Ford was able to arrive at the 302 displacement by an extra eighthinch of piston travel to the 289 hiperformance v8. The boss block capability has been proven abound the world both on the track and on the street. Ford crate engines 302 ford long block crate engines.
You can use the bluedevil head gasket sealer without the use of your heat or ac. Our ultra seal cylinder prep is very detailed and time consuming, however it provides ring seal and power second to none. Ford racing m6010boss302 mustang boss 302 cylinder block. I need to know what exact year my e7te ford block was built, and what are the casting differences between the 8290 302 crank, compared to the 91 and up crank. The dart blocks are so much stronger than a stock ford block it isnt funny. Come join the discussion about performance, production numbers, vin decoders, modifications. Allows you to use mechanical fuel pump on later engines. These motors will cover vehicles that are manufactured between 1981 and 2000. Ford engine block 302casting number d8ve 6015 a3a z means. I want to use the 8290 crank, in a e7te block of unknown year, need to know compatibly. How to fix a cracked engine block bluedevil products. For increased strength, ford performance, formerly ford racing, cast this new boss block from diesel grade iron for a far superior block than any oe one.
If we claimed we could make 400 hp with a stock ford 302 shortblock and the stock factory hydraulicroller cam, youd probably say, no big deal, theyre probably using nitrous. I am trying to date a ford 302 block that has f1se bb and 0k11 as the casting date. Lastly, it is possible to have a cracked engine block inside your cylinder. Recently i bought a nice running 1995 302, ran fine for 6 months. There is no foaming or bubbling coming from the block.
If they are clogged, the heated water cannot get out and eventually builds enough pressure to. I need help to determine the exact age of the block for registration purposes. Ford performance big bore version of the boss 302 block makes it simpler and more economical to build really big small blocks. I am just wondering what you all think of the 302 compared to other 5 litre v8s namely the holden efi 304 engine. If you have a vehicle with a cracked engine block it can be tempting to simply junk the car or replace the entire engine. Find the perfect foundation for your chevy, ford, or mopar buildup, including chevy 350 and 454, ford 302 and 351w, hemi, corvette, ls, and lsx engines. My mustang is taking up a bay at my buddys shop, so ive got to find something fast. If you wish to further pinpoint the date of your ford 302 engine, look at the fourdigit alphanumeric date code stamped into the engine block. Ultimately, since the circulation system that cools the engine is comparatively fragile, a cracked engine block will lead to.
How to install heads and assemble the smallblock ford top end covers 221, 260, 289, 302, boss 302, 351w, 351c, 351m, and 400m small block ford engines. How to identify engine year for a ford 302 by thomas west. Ford designed a new 302 block for the 1967 gt40, due to a new regulation which limited engine displacement to 5. A major sign of a cracked engine block or blown head gasket is when you can see the engines antifreeze has mixed with the oil. If youre silly enough to put more than 500 hp through a stock block, youre flirting with disaster regardless of what rod and crank is in it. Tearing down the small block ford 302 finding damaged cylinder wall. If you warp or crack your mustang cylinder blocks or just want to make sure they can handle the. A forum community dedicated to ford mustang owners and enthusiasts. Archive cracked block, looking for best suggestions engine drive train.
But the previous owner said it was a cracked block. Some 302 cubic inch engines have the designator 302 cast into the block in the valley between the cylinder banks at the top of the engine. Additional stresses generated by running higher rpm or using power adders are. A new engine will most likely be required to fix the problem, as a cracked block is next to impossible to repair. Responsible for enveloping and securing the main combustion centers of an engine, an engine block is made to be highly durable and heatcold resistant. To be sure, measure the gear as seen in the photo below. The boss 302 was an excellent racing engine, but it was a real dog on the street because its huge ports didnt deliver good lowend torque. Ford 302 v8 engine buildup car craft magazine hot rod. The crack usually starts as small cracks that leak only a tiny amount of fluid and only when the engine is hot and the cooling. Way back in high skool a buddy of mine replaced the flatty in his 51 ford with a y block.
I need to know what exact year my e7te ford block was. Ford makes it easy for enthusiasts to identify corporate castings. Need help with a 302 ford cracked block hot rod forum. All blocks cylinder bores will clean up within the maximum tolerance usually up to. We dont search for or provide specific years or casting numbers. Is it still possible for it to be a cracked block because i am kind of. Yes, the bluedevil head gasket sealer would be able to seal an. I am trying to date a ford 302 block that has f1se bb and.
Level 20 cnc race prepped blocks are technologically advanced. A cracked engine block can cause a range of problems. If you have the shorter length 1 this will not work. In november 1971, ford of australia began to manufacture the 302 cu in. Ok so after looking for about 6 months now i finally found a. Ford engine block 302casting number d8ve 6015 a3a z means what. If the block does crack the vehicle will need a replacement engine in order to be able to get back on the road. I used jegs gaskets and theyre not marked in any way so i forgot. Much more than a rebuilt 302 short block, this engine has been completely ramanufactured with upgraded parts. If i was going to do a stock block na stroker, itd be a 347 no question. Our 302 crate engine uses stock oe heads but has a mild cam to give your old 302 new life.
I took my engine to the machine shop for a rebuild, and when the magnafluxed it they found a crack. Had stuck pistons in my 302 ho some dummy left it in the rain without plugs in it cracked bottom of cylinder wall prob end up scrapping it. Tearing down the small block ford 302 finding damaged cylinder wall bore. There is oil in the coolant, but no coolant in the oil. The main caps are massive 4 bolt and the block itself is beefed up in all the critical areas. I have a 302 86 block, 28oz imbalance with 65 289 heads round pushrod holes, rail rockers, 53. I dropped the entire reciprocating assembly less pistons and d0 heads into a c4 289 block for a easy build. Buy now aluminum dart block diamond forged pistons and matching rings eagle forged crank race balanced manley forged rods. This ford crate engine 302 is ideal if you are looking for a mild upgrade from a stock 302 ford high performance crate engine. But some are confusing to keep up with because ford used older model blocks in deffrent eras for sxample. Technical 289 302 ford gurus is this 289 rods and crank in a 68 302 block. This ford long block is far from being your everyday rebuilt engine. Ford performance engineers have designed the replacement for the legendary boss 302 and 351 blocks using the latest technology and manufacturing techniques from both the production and racing worlds. The only way for the hot water to get out is through them.
If you dont need the performance of a stroker and just need a reliable 302 crate engine, look no further. I have a 66 mustang with a 302 and i believe that i have a cracked head. Even a 302 truck flexplate might be 28 oz, that is possible as trucks usually had changes made long after cars did. All factory smallblock ford blocks 221, 260, 289, 302, 351w should be bored no further than 0. The smallblock ford has never been blessed with particularly good cylinder heads in its halfcentury service life. N2omike ran a 200hp shot,spun it up around 6800rpm,ran 10s for a long time,and didnt split the block,or anything crazy like that. For a 150hp shot spun at sub7000rpm levels,youll be fine with a stock,late 60searly 70s 302 block,or a 6668 289 block. The block featured heavyduty, fourbolt main bearing caps and pressed in freeze plugs.
Our ford 302 long block crate engine is now on sale. It seems to me that windsors are only good if you replace half the engine with better parts such as manifold, heads, block etc etc. We have v6, v8, and l4 engine block types, and bare blocks of various materials including aluminum, billet aluminum, steel, cast iron, and ductile iron. To insure the most precise bore location, concentricity and integrity, the boss big bore blocks are machined an additional. I have seen many sets that are already cracked in the box. The engine block has small channels where oil and coolant pass through and circulate a vehicles engine. The mexican block was stronger in the webbing of the block yes they are a stronger block but not by much. These 100% new aluminum front timing covers have both fuel pump and dipstick provisions. I am looking to get a 289 or 302 block to replace the cracked one. Tearing down the small block ford 302 finding damaged. Used ones are either cracked or corroded beyond use.