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Wanted: J-code 302ci Engine

classicsguy

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Looking for a correct J code engine for my project GT/CS preferably complete and does not matter if in need of rebuilt.If any one has any leads please let me know.
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franklinair

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Where are you located? I'm in NC and have an o'hauled 302 I don't need. Shipping/logistics could be a problem.

Neil
 
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classicsguy

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Where are you located? I'm in NC and have an o'hauled 302 I don't need. Shipping/logistics could be a problem.

Neil

Thanks Neil: The car is in Florida now.Does the 302 belong to a 1968 Mustang? Is it a J-code? Thanks
 

franklinair

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It's a 302 with an Edelbrock 4V intake manifold. The 'J' code is the designation for how the car is equipped (in the VIN). There is no 'J' designation on the engine itself. I purchased the engine from AUTO ZONE, and the intake from SUMMIT. But then I sold the car sans engine, and now I have a beautiful big blue (painted correct FORD Blue) dust collector!!

Neil
 

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I'm going to do a compression check & S/N verification on the 302 in my '68 convert. If I decide to use my o'hauled engine instead, would you be interested in the one currently in the car? It runs fine, and I'm not going to use the original carb regardless. I prefer the Edelbrock 4V. I'v got to pull the engine anyway in order to sanitize the engine bay. (Is there a market/demand for the original 4V carbs? It still has the tag on it.)

Neil
 
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classicsguy

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I'm going to do a compression check & S/N verification on the 302 in my '68 convert. If I decide to use my o'hauled engine instead, would you be interested in the one currently in the car? It runs fine, and I'm not going to use the original carb regardless. I prefer the Edelbrock 4V. I'v got to pull the engine anyway in order to sanitize the engine bay. (Is there a market/demand for the original 4V carbs? It still has the tag on it.)

Neil

Neil: Yes I would be interested in the 302...Is it a J -code 302 4v? What is the date code on the engine?
 

franklinair

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OK, I just checked the numbers.
The car's VIN=8F03J203275. The engine S/N=203275 so its a safe assumption that this is the original J code engine that came with the car originally. My personal Mustang Guru told me DO NOT sacrifice the matching # engine for this car, soooo, I'm going to hang on to it. But I still have the O/H'd engine if you want it.

Neil
 
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