4.0l v6 to 302 swap

[dangerranger83]

What and where is the PTO cover?

I would be happy with a manual tranny, but dont want a 3 speed one. Most of the vehicles that are at my local JY are from the 70's and 80's and early 90's.

Right now debating on engies in my head. Went to the local pic a part for the first time and for the cost a v-8 is great so will have to keep my eye on them. Plus I love how they have an online price list.

So may choices, on brain to decide.

 

[RangerSVT]

The best part about the pull a part, is the price you pay is also including the FEAD, harness, and any accessories that are bolted to the engine. My suggestion is to be there when they open and spend most of the day "building" your motor. You can save almost a $1,000 this way (ask me how I know) by getting the block you want, heads you want, intake, harness, ecu, FEAD, starter, and exhaust, even the motor mounts all in one stop, then get to the parts counter and pay for a complete engine, rather than the engine and several parts that you need...
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[RangerSVT]

If you ever seen an NP 205, you will know the PTO cover. It is a plate that has 6 bolts (2 on each side, and one on each end) is about 5 inches by 8 inches, and on the ZF will be located on both sides of the trans (it is really hard to miss it) Looking underneath the vehicle it is easily spotted on the trans...
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[dangerranger83]

We so need a sticky on all this info.

 

[RangerSVT]

I have a 90 F350 with a 351W and a ZF at the house, when I get back monday I will see about digging up the pics...BTW, I just remembered, I took some shots of the trans/pto already, they are buried in my build thread somewhere. When I get back home monday/tuesday, I will take a couple shots showing the trans and pto...
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