10-16-2007, 09:07 PM
Robert, the thing to remember about small block Ford is that there are several different front set ups. Early Broncos use the early style pass side inlet pump with a 3 bolt balancer. This is the same set up as most 289's and 302's in cars till about 1970. Then the 4 bolt balancer and drivers inlet pump appeared. Little things like timing pointers are on different sides of the cover. Then around '82 Ford changed the imbalance on the balancer to 50 oz. Note that the brackets from a pass inlet will not work on a drivers and vice versa. Also the brackets from a 351W are made for the taller deck height and will not work on a 302.
Your safest bet would be to find a complete set up and get everything. If you decide on a serp belt, remember the water pump turns backwards so get it also. They say that the mid-late 90's Explorers is the set up to use. It fits tighter to the block and gives more room between the the radiator.
Your safest bet would be to find a complete set up and get everything. If you decide on a serp belt, remember the water pump turns backwards so get it also. They say that the mid-late 90's Explorers is the set up to use. It fits tighter to the block and gives more room between the the radiator.