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Got my 302 started, finally.

Well, the project 1985 Ford Thunderbird w/302 has a running engine now. Though it is running, I still have a while to go on the car. The engine also needs to be tuned and tweaked much more, but I wanted to update the status on the build. Be sure to use HD settings, Enjoy.  :cool:

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Restoration Build for 1985 Thunderbird.
Completed
 Remove Engine & All Smog, Install 1988 302 V8
 All New Seals & Hoses
 Ford Racing Roller HO E303 1.6 Cam 1,3,7,2,6,5,4,8
 Ford Racing Hydraulic lifters, Rockers & Push Rods
 Comp Cams Magnum Double Roller Timing Gear Set
 Edelbrock 1406 600cfm 4bbl carb
 Edelbrock 2121K Performer Intake & kit
 Edelbrock Top Flow Air Cleaner
 MSD Digital 6A Multispark Ignition
 MSD 8282 Blaster ll Coil
 Chrome Valve Covers/T-handles
 Chrome Shorty Style Hugger Headers
 Duel Stainless Pypes lers & Chrome Tips
 Aluminiumized Duel Exhaust "X" Pipe
 Duralast Modified Duraspark Wide Cap Distributor w/Machined Gear
 Ford Distributor Rubber Cover Protector
 March Performance Serpentine Underdrive Engine Pulley Kit w/Oversized Alt Pulley.
 FelPro Full Gasket Kit w/One piece Blue Oil Pan Metal Inlaid Rubber Gasket
 B&M AOD Shift Improver / Street Set Installation
 Wix Trany Filter
 Wix Fuel Filter
 Ported heads - exhaust and gasket matched head to header
 Trick Flow Double Valve Spring Complete Set
 Remove and Relap Exhaust & Intake Valves, New guide seals
 Repaint engine bay to black
 Holley Fuel Pressure regulator
 Goody's Fuel Regulator Pressure Gauge
 Turbo Coupe Naca Hood Scoops
 New Aluminum Heater Core
 Remove Fuel Tank, Flush, Paint, Replace Sock Filter, Check Pump
 Replaced Dash Speedo Display & Repaired the transmission gear indication.
 Starter & Solenoid

Interior Completed
 Wink 5 panel rear view mirror
 Replace, Dye to Black
 New stereo in dash
 New Cougar 3rd Tail Light
 Dash Cover
 New Windshield
 Replace headliner
 Rebuilt both window regulator motors & door lock motors, lubed mechanism.
 Redo upholstery under back window
 Install 3 gauge pillar
 Install 8 New Gauges & Sensors
*Sun Tachometer w/rev light Gauge
*Voltmeter Gauge
*Engine Temperature Gauge
*Oil pressure Gauge
*Trany Pressure Gauge
*Trany Temp Gauge
*Vacuum Gauge
*Goody's Fuel Regulator Pressure Gauge 
 

ToDo
 Replace Column Shifter to Console Shifter - have parts
 Carb Throttle Linkage
 Kick down rod for AOD - non cable
 New Paint - Car
 Lowering Kit
 Tint Windows
 New Hi-Back Buckets w/belts
 AC Recharge
 Hood shocks
 Brakes
1985 Muscle Car V8 Thunderbird
tbirdregistry.com - #56919
Lorain, OH. Assembly #151041
811 TBirds followed Mine

1988 Thunderbird V6
tbirdregistry.com - #80084
Lorain, OH. Assembly #111106