Will 76 302 engine fit in 69 Mustang using original wiring harness?

[sidstang 10]

I have a 69 Mustang with a 302 engine that's no good. I'm looking to buy a 1976 302 and am wondering if I can use the same wiring harness from my 69? Are there any other mods I need to know about?

Thanks!

Sid

[sidstang 10]

I have a 69 Mustang with a 302 engine that's no good. I'm looking to buy a 1976 302 and am wondering if I can use the same wiring harness from my 69? Are there any other mods I need to know about?

Thanks!

Sid

[zstang 10]

Use your intake,carb, dist., water pump,alt., and alt./ps brackets. Depending on what it came out of you may also need to use your oil pan and pick up tube. Your wiring will work.

[zstang 10]

Use your intake,carb, dist., water pump,alt., and alt./ps brackets. Depending on what it came out of you may also need to use your oil pan and pick up tube. Your wiring will work.

[1969_Mach1 333]

Unless your getting a good deal on the 1976 motor, you might want to consider a 1985 or newer 302. Only because 1985 and newer 302 blocks are hydraulic roller cam compatible. Lastly, if you have a manual trans with stock clutch linkage, the newer blocks do not have the threaded boss for the bell crank pivot and you would need the retrofit bracket for it. NPD and other Mustang parts stores sell it.

[1969_Mach1 333]

Unless your getting a good deal on the 1976 motor, you might want to consider a 1985 or newer 302. Only because 1985 and newer 302 blocks are hydraulic roller cam compatible. Lastly, if you have a manual trans with stock clutch linkage, the newer blocks do not have the threaded boss for the bell crank pivot and you would need the retrofit bracket for it. NPD and other Mustang parts stores sell it.

[sidstang 10]

Use your intake,carb, dist., water pump,alt., and alt./ps brackets. Depending on what it came out of you may also need to use your oil pan and pick up tube. Your wiring will work.

 

Wow! I don't have all of those pieces. Would I be able to install the 76 motor and use an engine wiring harness for the 76 and plug & play?

[sidstang 10]

Use your intake,carb, dist., water pump,alt., and alt./ps brackets. Depending on what it came out of you may also need to use your oil pan and pick up tube. Your wiring will work.

 

Wow! I don't have all of those pieces. Would I be able to install the 76 motor and use an engine wiring harness for the 76 and plug & play?

[Midlife 814]

1976 wiring harnesses and connectors won't mate with the earlier models.

[Midlife 814]

1976 wiring harnesses and connectors won't mate with the earlier models.

[zstang 10]

Your car had points, the 76 has elec. ing. you could use the dist. with a msd box and buy a alt. for the 69 then you should be good if you have all the pulleys and brackets from the 76, just make sure the oil pan is a front sump. The alt from the 76 may work with your 69 harness.

Edited November 1, 2014 by zstang

[sidstang 10]

Thanks for the replies. I looked up the MSD box-wow! They are expensive-$200 bucks! That's steep! Maybe I'll pass on the motor and see if I can rebuild mine.

Thanks again for the help!

Sid