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| − | == 335 Series Engine Family (Cleveland) (351C/351M/400) ==
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| − | 8 cap screws retain rocker cover.
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| − | Timing chain housing is part of block casting.
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| − | Thermostat housing on block.
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| − | Fuel pump mounting bolts are vertical.
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| − | 351M/400: Intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower (Differing Deck Heights).
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| − | It is difficult to differentiate 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. http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html
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| − | == Windsor Family (221/260/289/302/255/351W)(not all made in Windsor) ==
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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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| − | Timing cover/water pump, put your thumb on the timing cover above the water passage, is it
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| − | == 385 Series (Lima) -- (429/429BOSS/460/370 Truck) ==
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| − | 7 Retaining cap screws in rocker cover
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| − | == FE Series (332/352/EDSEL361/360/390/410/427/427SOHC/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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| − | Distributor goes through the intake manifold, the only Ford
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| − | == FORD 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 (317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck)
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