Editing How to identify a Ford V8

'''How to identify a Ford V8'''


== 335 Series  (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400) ==


8 bolts in rectangular valve covers. Timing chain housing is part of block. Thermostat housing on block. Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.

351M/400: intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower.

There is no way to tell a 351M from a 400 externally. The most accurate way is to remove the oil pan and look at the crank.
400 Crankshaft ID.
http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html


== Windsor Series (302, 351W) ==

6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.

== 385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429, 460, some 370 Truck & Industrial) ==

7 bolts in rectangular valve cover

== FE Series (352/360/390/427/428) == 

FE series: Intake goes under valve covers.

There are other indicators but these are enough to distinguish engine families.