Don't have all of the details about the tranny, just know we're talkin automatic and I wanna know as a general rule will a 302 transmission bolt to a 351 engine in any case ? This is also all going in my 75 mercury comet which currently has a 250
Is it a c4 or a c6. Either will bolt up to a 351w, but the c4 is smaller and will fit better in the Maverick, IMO.
As long as the 351 isn't an "M" version, it'll fit. Just make sure you use the correct imbalance flexplate on the 302. 28 oz/in up to 1981's, 50 oz/in for 182 and later 302's. If your 302 is a pre 81, the Windsor flexplate will work.
Alright, so had a look at the 302 engine , the belts have a serpentine setup and the guy claims the transmission is an MX. 3 speed automatic. Are we lookin at a problem there ? Oh and the engine is coming out of mercury lincoln. Not sure of the year. I'm told I can have any paers outta the car I want as well
Depends. An MX is the 60's predecessor to the FMX. Bullet proof but no parts for em now. I have one haging in my shop out of a 63 Merc, tough enough that we drove the car around the back yard throwing it in reverse to stop cause the brakes didn't work What year is the 302 ? That's the real question as to it's worth and if it's got good parts. As a rule, any of the 1980-1985 motors are good only as scrap. Thin blocks, bad heads, weak cranks.
I mean overall its s good solid engine so I'd say its a good deal. But there's all kinds of electrical components with this engine and my Comet is literally void of anything electrical past the battery radio and flashers
