How to identify a Ford V8
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'''How to identify a Ford V8''' | '''How to identify a Ford V8''' | ||
| − | ''335 Series (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400)'' | + | ''''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. | 8 bolts in rectangular valve covers. Timing chain housing is part of block. Thermostat housing on block. Exhaust bolt holes diagonal. | ||
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http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html | http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html | ||
| − | ''Windsor Series (302, 351W)'' | + | ''''Windsor Series (302, 351W)'''' |
6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal. | 6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal. | ||
| − | ''385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429, 460, some 370 Truck & Industrial)'' | + | ''''385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429, 460, some 370 Truck & Industrial)'''' |
7 bolts in rectangular valve cover | 7 bolts in rectangular valve cover | ||
| − | ''FE Series (352/360/390/427/428) '' | + | ''''FE Series (352/360/390/427/428) '''' |
FE series: Intake goes under valve covers. | FE series: Intake goes under valve covers. | ||
There are other indicators but these are enough to distinguish engine families. | There are other indicators but these are enough to distinguish engine families. | ||
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