Thermostat Removal & Installation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain and recycle the engine coolant. 3. Remove the Power Steering reservoir support bracket. 4. Remove the upper radiator hose at the thermostat housing. 5. Remove 2 thermostat housing retaining bolts and remove the housing. 6. Remove the thermostat and O-ring from the lower intake manifold. Discard the O-ring. To Install: 7. Clean the O-ring sealing surfaces. 8. Install a new O-ring, on the thermostat and position the thermostat in the lower intake manifold. 9. Place the thermostat housing on the lower intake manifold and install 2 retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm). 10. Install the power steering reservoir support bracket. 11. Fill the engine cooling system. 12. Connect the negative battery cable. 13. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature while checking for coolant leaks. 14. Road test the vehicle and check for proper engine operation. 15. Check the coolant level and add if necessary.
To change the thermostat on a 1973 Ford Mustang with a 302 engine, drain the radiator. Locate the thermostat under the upper hose assembly and remove the required bolts. Place the new part in position and replace the hose assembly before filling the radiator.
On a ( 1978 ) Ford 302 cubic inch V8 engine : It has Electronic Ignition , so there are no points
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depends on the manifold style,year model etc...
You may have to take all of the pulleys off and then take the thermostat off and then take the timing cover off.
how do I replace a fuel pump on a 1993 Ford Bronco 302 5.0 L
i have a 1978 mustang with a 302 and T-tops in good condition and it was appraised at about $4500
The 1978 Ford Mustang - 302 - 2 barrel carburetor - is rated at 134 horsepower at 3400 RPM and 250 ft-lbs torque at 1600 RPM
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Search for the Autozone site, sure you will find the info there Shai
The casting number shows this to be a Ford 302 V8 made in 1978.
According to one of Fords websites : For the 5.0 liter / 302 cubic inch V8 engine in a 1978 Ford F-100 : ( the spark plugs are gapped at .044 inch )