Questions Engine Swap, 352 to 300

James · Post by **James** » April 29, 2008, 11:29 pm

Changing my worn out 352 to a 300 six for the time being, will likely rebuild the V8 in a couple of years. Can't afford to do everything at once!

Is there any reason the stock size radiator would not work for the six?

Same question regarding the alternator?

Can I hook up the power steering pump to the 300?

Thanks for the help.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » April 29, 2008, 11:55 pm

The radiator is probably not right as far as the hose locations go for a six, but you may get lucky
The alternators are the same on all those era fords up until the late 70s early 80s
the power steering pump will work if you can find the right brackets.

It's the Motor mount towers that are different on a six I think..

f100matt · Post by **f100matt** » April 30, 2008, 8:58 am

My truck was originaly a 300 and when i installed the 352 all i had to do is move the engine mounts back. so if you are going from a 352 to a 300 i think you just need to move the mounts forward, just a matter of unbolting them and moving them forward, there should be stock holes. I might be wrong.

Garbz · Post by **Garbz** » April 30, 2008, 10:04 am

Move the towers to the forward set of holes.

FE towers and Six towers are the same.

Use new Six engine isolators. The 352 alt will fit the 300 brackets.

For PS you will need to locate another set off a later model truck, Including the brackets and pulleys from a 300 six....

Garbz