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16-11-10, 01:32
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302 in carrier
A very good friend wants to drop a 302 in his Mk 1 Carrier to give it some power.
It currently has a flahead with a thrown rod. Any ideas on what adapter kit he will need and will it fit?? Peter Simundson 
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16-11-10, 03:03
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obviously not knowing what a 302 is myself, i would perhaps get the lad to do a bit homework on what sort of stress the running gear on the carrier will be able to take. My thoughts are of diffs being shredded etc.
just a thought though buddy
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16-11-10, 03:37
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A 302 will fit, but a Small Block Chev will be slightly more compact and is better supported by availalbe adapters.
Bellhousings adapters for either the 302 Ford or the SB Chev frequently appear on US E-bay, while several manufacturers such as Hurst and Wilcap make front support brackets that drop the SB Chev straight onto the original Ford front mounts, thus not requiring any irreversible changes to your carrier. The 302 will take some fabbing of eng mounts. The original Carrier/CMP gearbox and Diff will easily stand up to the power and torque of a stock 302 or Chev.
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16-11-10, 04:00
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302 ford v8
A well known aussie amoung us put a 302 in a carrier fairly recently. Colin Jones and his mortar carrier ( Aust ) was featured extensively here. I'm sure Colin will be able to help out.
Geez I hope I got that right. It was a 302 and not a 351 wasn't it? Ryan
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16-11-10, 04:20
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When I get around to working on my Carrier, I'm going to use the carrier style 239 flattie and put in a 255 Merc crank and rods and pistons. This way you end up with 255 cubes and 130 hp instead of the 85 hp and it looks original.
If you do go with a newer style engine, I'd stick with the 302 Ford or 305 Chev. A 351 Ford or 350 Chev would be overkill and you'd end up breaking a lot of components. Another trouble with the newer engines is you'll lose that distinct flattie sound. It can't be duplicated.
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16-11-10, 17:55
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Can I have the old engine?
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Charles Fitton Maryhill On., Canada too many carriers too many rovers not enough time. (and now a BSA...) (and now a Triumph TRW...)
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