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Can you use a 302 distributor fit a 351W?

Can you use a 302 distributor fit a 351W?

The distributor in the 351w is the same length as the 302 distributor, but the 351w does use a larger diameter oil pump drive shaft. The larger drive shaft will require the larger diameter distributor shaft. The shaft diameter of the 302 distributor is . 40”, while the 351w distributor is .

Is 302 and 351W same block?

On a 302 (or smaller c.i.d.) blocks, the distributor mount is almost flush with the top of the block (where the intake sits). A 351W block is taller. So, the distributor mount is below the block surface where the intake sits. There is also more space between the water passages and the cylinder heads.

Where is the distributor located on a 351 Cleveland?

The 351W has a smaller 1.245” diameter distributor gear, and the 351C has a larger 1.418” diameter distributor gear. Each engine has a 5/16” oil drive at the bottom of the shaft and a 1.557” diameter housing, measuring directly above or below the O-ring area.

Will a small block distributor fit a big block?

Because big-block and small-block distributors are interchangeable (except for tall-deck engines) your choice of distributors is large, particularly if you don’t require a numbers-matching housing. Some applications have special mods unique to the application.

Does BBC and SBC Use same distributor?

The SBC and the BBC 9.8″ deck hight distributors are interchangeable. The BBC 10.2″ deck hight distributor is all by itself however it can be used in the SBC and 9.8″ BBC by placing a . 400″ tall spacer between the intake manifold and hold down ring on the distributor housing.

What’s the difference between a 302 and 351W distributor?

The distributor in the 351w is the same length as the 302 distributor, but the 351w does use a larger diameter oil pump drive shaft. The larger drive shaft will require the larger diameter distributor shaft. The shaft diameter of the 302 distributor is.40”, while the 351w distributor is.53”.

Can a 302 cam be used in A 351W?

I used to have a 302 cam in my 351W, this weekend I put a new cam in my 351w and now my distributor doesn’t seat all the way down, it’s up about 1/4″, this is after the shaft twists into the cam gear. I figure you would have to use a 351w distributor because of the higher deck height, regardless of cam.

What’s the difference between a 302 and 351W oil pump?

The shaft diameter of the 302 distributor is .40”, while the 351w distributor is .53”. The 351w oil pump shaft input size is .31” and the 302 oil pump shaft input size is .22”. Start measuring. I’m guessing I have a 351W dizzy.

What kind of distributor does A 351W Stroker use?

Your 351w distibutor should work fine. I use a 289/302 grind in my 351w stroker and had no problems using the original 351w points distributor and later the Duraspark. 65′ Stang-393 stroker, Toploader 4 spd, 9″ 3:50 rear. Victor Jr. knockoff heads, 282S cam, Stealth intake, Bigs Stage 5 750DP, Accufab headers, Scattershield, Caltracs.

The distributor in the 351w is the same length as the 302 distributor, but the 351w does use a larger diameter oil pump drive shaft. The larger drive shaft will require the larger diameter distributor shaft. The shaft diameter of the 302 distributor is.40”, while the 351w distributor is.53”.

I used to have a 302 cam in my 351W, this weekend I put a new cam in my 351w and now my distributor doesn’t seat all the way down, it’s up about 1/4″, this is after the shaft twists into the cam gear. I figure you would have to use a 351w distributor because of the higher deck height, regardless of cam.

The shaft diameter of the 302 distributor is .40”, while the 351w distributor is .53”. The 351w oil pump shaft input size is .31” and the 302 oil pump shaft input size is .22”. Start measuring. I’m guessing I have a 351W dizzy.

Your 351w distibutor should work fine. I use a 289/302 grind in my 351w stroker and had no problems using the original 351w points distributor and later the Duraspark. 65′ Stang-393 stroker, Toploader 4 spd, 9″ 3:50 rear. Victor Jr. knockoff heads, 282S cam, Stealth intake, Bigs Stage 5 750DP, Accufab headers, Scattershield, Caltracs.

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