How to identify a Ford V8
m (→335 Series Engine Family (Cleveland) (351C/351M/400)) |
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Made in Cleveland Engine Plant #2 up to 1974. | Made in Cleveland Engine Plant #2 up to 1974. | ||
| − | Made in Ford Australia-Geelong plant 1974 - circa 1984. 302C & 351C only. | + | Made in Ford Australia-Geelong plant 1974 - circa 1984. 302C & 351C only. |
8 cap screws retain rocker cover. | 8 cap screws retain rocker cover. | ||
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Heads: | Heads: | ||
Australia built Clevelands have 2V type heads, 59cc Closed chamber heads on 302C and 74cc open chamber heads on 351C. | Australia built Clevelands have 2V type heads, 59cc Closed chamber heads on 302C and 74cc open chamber heads on 351C. | ||
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| + | At some point during Australian production the casting "CF" at the top of the rear of the block, next to the oil pressure sensor outlet was changed to "GF". Also at some point late during production in an attempt to reduce the clevelands tendency to overheat, a "pillow" block was produced to increase water capacity arround the cylinders. | ||
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| + | A "Nascar" block was produced by Ford Australia (exact year unknown) for the US market. Exact number shipped to the USA is unknown. These "Nascar" blocks were to have thicker cylinder walls and "better grade" cast iron, but due to bad core shift were no better than standard blocks. It is known however that most of these blocks were returned to Australia. These blocks were then used in regular production back in Australia. | ||
== Ninety Degree Engine Family (221/260/289/302/BOSS 302/255/351W) == | == Ninety Degree Engine Family (221/260/289/302/BOSS 302/255/351W) == | ||
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