85 5.0 to 76 302

[Koldkut]

Can I use the water pump and flywheel from the 85 5.0 on the 76 302? This is for a bronco project......Clint sent me to ask.

[hotwheels]

Not sure about the water pump, but the balances on the flywheels are different. Pre 1982 engines were balanced to 28oz and those after 82 were balanced to 50oz......

[91stang308]

i'm with hotwheels on this one, the flywheels are different balanced. I went from a 91 302 to a '72 302 and i think i had to use a different timing chain cover also, not sure about the pump itself tho

[Koldkut]

Thanks for the info, I'll have to stop in and check at the parts store to see what they can tell me about the flywheels(cost) and their tooth arangements.....getting a starter for that bellhousing and tooth count may proove difficult.....may just have to buy a new ring gear and do the cutting and welding.

[mb93gtconv]

to use the waterpump you definately need the associated timing cover.the 85 is a reverse rotation pump so you will also need a serpentine belt system or be real creative to make it spin correct.

[91stang308]

i used the stock tranny/bellhousing/ and starter that came with my stang and didnt have any problems bolting them up to the '72 and the 28oz flywheel. The flywheels for the stangs are 157 tooth

[Koldkut]

Originally Posted by mb93gtconv

to use the waterpump you definately need the associated timing cover.the 85 is a reverse rotation pump so you will also need a serpentine belt system or be real creative to make it spin correct.

The 85 bronco was the first year EFI but it still has v-belts. I did get a donor motor from a guy who pulled it from an 86 f-150 and it had the serpentine belts. It's that or just find another radiator with the issue being the water pump hoses going opposite of where the 85's did.

[Koldkut]

I'm going to be a cheapskate on this one......I know ya'll gonna shake your heads after reading this, but I've heard from a mechanic friend of mine that has seen this one work.

The difference is 22 oz......I'm going to shave/grind 22oz of material out of the weighted triangle on the back of that flywheel. I'm going to use my fishing scale to measure it too.....

[91stang308]

hey man whatever works