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. 302 BOSS Engines have screw-in freeze plugs == 385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429, 460, some 370 Truck & Industrial) == 7 bolts in rectangular valve cover 302 BOSS Engines have screw-in freeze plugs == 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. == Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) == Rear distributor 2 bolts in valve cover center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a small block Chevy) Exhaust manifold bolts are all in a row across the head, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln or big truck Y-Block

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