How to identify a Ford V8

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-'''How to identify a Ford V8'''
-== 335 Series  (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400) ==
-bolts in rectangular valve covers. Timing chain housing is part of block. Thermostat housing on block. Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.
-M/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.
-Crankshaft ID.
-http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html
-== Ninety-Degree Engine Family Series (221/260/289/302/255/351W) ==
-bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.
-BOSS Engines (69/70) have Cleveland (335 Series) style (canted valves) heads and the block can be identified by screw-in freeze plugs.
-== 385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429, 460, some 370 Truck & Industrial) ==
-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.
-== Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) ==
-Rear distributor
-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

Latest revision as of 09:14, 22 December 2024