Swapping my 352 for 390 -

[dflores70]

Hello,,,Need help...New ford owner...I have a 62 Ford Galaxie with a 352 in it...I want to put in a rebuilt 390 out of 73 ford 3/4 ton truck...I have a cruiseomatic in my Galaxie now...Will I have to do any mods?

[Dave Severson]

If anything, there could be differences in the motor mount pads on the block... There's some guys I lot more knowledgeable the me on the older FE's, hopefully they'll see the post and let you know for sure which mount to use....

[Daffy427]

Motor mounts are different after 66. And if I recall there some different boltholes because of the generator/alternator but not a huge deal on either one

[dflores70]

Thanks,,,Is there a difference between a 390 Ft and FE? I thought I could swap no problem

[Barry_R]

Newer engine into older car is not usually a problem. The other way around can catch ya...

[Bull]

I installed a 74 truck 390 into my 65 F250 (352) and all the mounts were the same, even the tranny.

[aguilar102]

You can use the crank from the 390 and bore the 352 to match the 390. The crank will work in the 352. You can also save the 352 block and bore it out later for a spare.