Well, the 351 has stopped firing. The distributor was seized in the block and now the cam is bent. So, the next best thing to do is to swap it! I haven't been on this site in many years but look forward to getting back into another LS-powered car. For now, I have the Ford heartbeat ready to come out.

76 Regular cab longbed

 

Welcome back!

Look forward to following along, have a soft spot for the 70's F100's. Cool project.

 

Thank you! I do now too! We have a shortbed too.

 

awesome, I have one that I am working on as well. I am installing a Crown vic front end conversion as well as a LS in it.

 

Looks like a great project. Get ready for the Ford guys that are going to hate on it!

 

Welcome. Nice looking Ford. Growing up with a Ford faithful father, I always loved the early Trucks like yours.

This should be a fun build

 

Update. 351W is out. LS 4.8/80e is painted and ready to go in. I should have it in tomorrow. I went with the AutoFab mounts for both the engine and Transmission. I will let you know how they fit once they are in. For now, I am going to convert the harness to a stand-alone. I just want it running and driving on its own again.

 

How did the Autofab mounts work out? Did the factory rear sump pan clear your steering gear? I will be putting a LQ9/4L80E in my 1970 2wd F250 in the next couple months.