Re: JPOR: Ford 5.0 in a CJ

["Steve Smith" <ssmith@xxxxxx>]

Brad -

The engine is further from the firewall then the 258 was.  Very nice to get
to bellhousing bolts.

Using a clutch fan, it lines up 'perfect' with the Howe 2 core aluminum
radiator that I'm using.  No fan shroud and no heating problems.

It also lines up exactly with my T18/D300 that I was running before.  I did
not have to drill any holes for the tranny mount/skidplate mount.

Only issue that I had that I don't think that mikE had - I don't know why -
is that I had to shim some between the mounts and the block.  The angle of
the mounts does not line up with the angle of the block.  About an inch in
the rear, I think.  Check out Gil Meacham's page
(http://www.wvi.com/~meach/intro.htm).  He has pics of his same problem

Oh yea 0 you will have to cut away from the PS bracket - it interferes with
the steering column.

Steve (83 CJ with a 94 302)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mr. N" <mr.n@therightwing.com>
To: <jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 8:43 PM
Subject: RE: JPOR: Ford 5.0 in a CJ


> ****************Please Remember to snip your replies***************
> Meach, Garner or anyone else out there running two CJ 6cyl brackets to
hold up a Ford 302/5.0 engine in a CJ.
> How far is the engine from the fire wall?
> Where is the relationship of the engine to the front axle?
> I'm looking at using this great method as I am finally ready!
>
> Brad N
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