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− | '''How to identify a Ford V8'''
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− | == 335 Series (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400) ==
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− | 8 cap screws in rocker cover.
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− | Timing chain housing is part of block (part of block casting).
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− | Thermostat housing on block.
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− | Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.
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− | 351M/400: intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower.
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− | 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.
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− | 400 Crankshaft ID.
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− | http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html
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− | == Ninety-Degree Engine Family Series (221/260/289/302/255/351W) ==
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− | 6 cap screws retain rocker covers.
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− | Thermostat housing on intake manifold.
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− | Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.
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− | 302 BOSS Engines (69/70) have Cleveland (335 Series) style (canted valves) heads and the block can be identified by screw-in freeze plugs.
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− | == 385 Series (Lima Big Blocks) -- 429/429BOSS/460/370 Truck ==
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− | 7 Retaining cap screws in rocker cover
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− | == FE Series (332/352/361/360/390/410/427/427SOHC/428) ==
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− | FE (FORD-EDSEL) Engine Family:
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− | Intake manifold runners partially covered by rocker covers.
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− | == Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) ==
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− | Rear mount distributor
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− | 2 Studs (and retaining nuts) retain rocker cover
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− | Intake runners are over and under- Center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a SBC)
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− | Exhaust manifold bolts are in a common plane (line) across the cylinder head exhaust surface, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln Y-Block (279/317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck)
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