Ford engine specifications
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A basic Windsor engine design but with a higher deck height than the 302. Not to be confused with the 351 Cleveland. There are no easily interchangeable parts, although a [http://www.darkhorseracing.net/clevor_head_mod.htm "Clevor"] hybrid can be built; [http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/cylheads/ford/cle_perf_rpm1.shtml Edelbrock] sells heads for building a Clevor as well. | A basic Windsor engine design but with a higher deck height than the 302. Not to be confused with the 351 Cleveland. There are no easily interchangeable parts, although a [http://www.darkhorseracing.net/clevor_head_mod.htm "Clevor"] hybrid can be built; [http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/cylheads/ford/cle_perf_rpm1.shtml Edelbrock] sells heads for building a Clevor as well. | ||
| − | There is some discussion about early 351W engines being stronger due to higher nickel content. | + | There is some discussion about early 351W engines being stronger due to higher nickel content. Research by some have shown this to be a myth, although some builders still seek out the earlier 1971-'73 engines, just in case it's true. |
The bore spacing and bore diameter between the 351 and the 302/5.0L remains the same at 4.38" and 4.00" respectively. A safe overbore is 0.030", but some blocks will allow more, but before boring beyond 0.030" the block should be sonic tested for thickness. | The bore spacing and bore diameter between the 351 and the 302/5.0L remains the same at 4.38" and 4.00" respectively. A safe overbore is 0.030", but some blocks will allow more, but before boring beyond 0.030" the block should be sonic tested for thickness. | ||
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The crank is significantly different with the mains being 3.00" vs. the smaller Windsor engines being 2.25". The firing order is also different 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 (the same as a 5.0L HO) rather than the 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. See '''[[Ford firing orders]]'''. | The crank is significantly different with the mains being 3.00" vs. the smaller Windsor engines being 2.25". The firing order is also different 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 (the same as a 5.0L HO) rather than the 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. See '''[[Ford firing orders]]'''. | ||
| − | The significant interchangeable parts with other small blocks from the Windsor family are the heads. | + | The significant interchangeable parts with other small blocks from the Windsor family are the heads. While the heads are in general interchangeable, there are differences in the bolt sizes: 1/2" for the 351 vs. 7/16" for the rest. To use a 302 head on a 351, special intake gaskets are needed. Camshafts will interchange but the firing order will require that the distributor cap be wired based on the firing order that the camshaft was ground with. |
| − | While the heads are in general interchangeable, there are differences in the bolt sizes: 1/2" for the 351 vs. 7/16" for the rest. To use a 302 head on a 351, special intake gaskets are needed. Camshafts will interchange but the firing order will require that the distributor cap be wired based on the firing order that the camshaft was ground with. | + | |
Most accessories will bolt up, though not all heads are machined for total interchange of these parts. Front timing covers and water pumps will interchange but a word of caution as there are many variations of water pumps and some covers do not have provisions for mechanical fuel pumps. | Most accessories will bolt up, though not all heads are machined for total interchange of these parts. Front timing covers and water pumps will interchange but a word of caution as there are many variations of water pumps and some covers do not have provisions for mechanical fuel pumps. | ||
| − | A word of caution - Ford used whatever stock of parts was available, no matter what size engine family. A 1972 vehicle | + | A word of caution - Ford used whatever stock of parts was available, no matter what size engine family. A 1972 vehicle just might have a 1970 coded engine part. Additionally, factory service parts may be whatever is on the shelf, also not necessarily the current year. This means that before you commit money for an upgrade, that you know exactly what you have. |
| − | In 1969, the 351 Windsor reached its | + | In 1969, the 351 Windsor reached its highest horsepower rating of 290 at 5800 RPM |
==Ford MEL Series== | ==Ford MEL Series== | ||
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*Developed for the Mercury line of vehicles | *Developed for the Mercury line of vehicles | ||
*Bore and stroke of 4.30" x 3.30" | *Bore and stroke of 4.30" x 3.30" | ||
| − | *Had a two year history starting in 1958 and lasting | + | *Had a two year history starting in 1958 and lasting until 1960 |
| − | *Most of these engines in the two years were known as the Marauder | + | *Most of these engines in the two years were known as the '''''Marauder''''' |
| − | + | *The Mercury Marauder engines of 1958 came with either a 312 horsepower 'low torque' engine or 330 horsepower 'high torque engine, both with a four barrel carburetor | |
| − | *The Mercury Marauder engines of 1958 came with either 312 horsepower | + | |
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*In 1959, the Marauder engine was considered a mid range of its predecessor with a stock horsepower of 322 | *In 1959, the Marauder engine was considered a mid range of its predecessor with a stock horsepower of 322 | ||
*In its last year, the 383 cubic inch Marauder was dropped to 280 horsepower | *In its last year, the 383 cubic inch Marauder was dropped to 280 horsepower | ||
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*Made from 1958 to 1965 | *Made from 1958 to 1965 | ||
*In one factory hotrodded version, the 430 was named Super Marauder and came with three two barrel carburetors | *In one factory hotrodded version, the 430 was named Super Marauder and came with three two barrel carburetors | ||
| − | + | {{Note1}} The Super Marauder was the 430CI/360HP 4V. The Super Marauder 3 X 2 400HP engine was the late 1958 production year Mercury offering, either assembly or OTC (over the counter). | |
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*Bore and stroke of 4.29" x 3.70" inches | *Bore and stroke of 4.29" x 3.70" inches | ||
*Compression rations started at 10.5:1 but soon began to decline late in 1959 to 10:1 at 350 horsepower | *Compression rations started at 10.5:1 but soon began to decline late in 1959 to 10:1 at 350 horsepower | ||
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*In 1959, the horsepower slowly began to be reduced, yet made 345 hp even with a slightly lower compression ratio of 10:1 | *In 1959, the horsepower slowly began to be reduced, yet made 345 hp even with a slightly lower compression ratio of 10:1 | ||
*In 1960,the 430 cubic inch used a milder camshaft, producing 315 horsepower | *In 1960,the 430 cubic inch used a milder camshaft, producing 315 horsepower | ||
| − | + | {{Note1}} The 1960-'62 Lincoln 430 was 2V. | |
| − | + | *In 1963 the 430 got an overhaul with new pistons, heads and a four barrel carburetor, pushing compression to 10.1:1 and a horsepower rating of about 345 | |
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| − | *In 1963 the 430 got an overhaul with new pistons, | + | |
*It could be found in the 1958 Lincoln Continental convertible, rated at 400 horsepower and nearly 500 foot pounds of torque | *It could be found in the 1958 Lincoln Continental convertible, rated at 400 horsepower and nearly 500 foot pounds of torque | ||
| − | + | *While Lincoln did order Super Marauder 3 X 2 Lincoln-specific kits, the option was never assembled. The Lincoln kits were sold to the Mercury division and offered OTC. | |
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*Mercury also used the 430 cubic inch until 1960 | *Mercury also used the 430 cubic inch until 1960 | ||
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*Cast iron crankshaft | *Cast iron crankshaft | ||
*Forged steel rods, mechanical-lifter camshaft w/machined combustion chambers or cast chambers by 1959 | *Forged steel rods, mechanical-lifter camshaft w/machined combustion chambers or cast chambers by 1959 | ||
| − | + | {{Note1}} The 332/352 solid lifter valve train and machined combustion chambers were deleted in early 1958 production and replaced with cast chambers and a hydraulic valve train. The changeover was made just before the new Thunderbird came off the assembly line. | |
| − | + | *By 1960, the 352 HP engine was available with an aluminum intake manifold producing approximately 360 hp | |
| − | + | {{Note1}} The 1960 352CI/360HP engine was the intro of the HP blocks (352-390-406-early 427) and the early 332/352 machined combustion chambers/mechanical valve train were also used in this HP offering. | |
| − | *By 1960, the 352 HP was available with an aluminum intake manifold producing approximately 360 hp | + | |
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===360 cubic inch=== | ===360 cubic inch=== | ||
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===361 cubic inch=== | ===361 cubic inch=== | ||
*1958-1959 | *1958-1959 | ||
| − | + | {{Note1}}Edsel and 1958 Ford police option only | |
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*Bore and stroke 4.0469" x 3.50" | *Bore and stroke 4.0469" x 3.50" | ||
*10.5:1 compression ratio, 303 hp | *10.5:1 compression ratio, 303 hp | ||
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*Cast iron intake manifold | *Cast iron intake manifold | ||
*345 horsepower, 10.5:1 compression ratio | *345 horsepower, 10.5:1 compression ratio | ||
| − | *Variations of the 428 existed throughout its life span, including | + | *Variations of the 428 existed throughout its life span, including: |
| + | **428 Police Interceptor | ||
| + | **428 Thunderjet | ||
| + | **428 Marauder | ||
*The Police Interceptor used an aluminum intake, high performance camshaft and beefier connecting rods to produce 360 hp | *The Police Interceptor used an aluminum intake, high performance camshaft and beefier connecting rods to produce 360 hp | ||
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==Ford 385 series== | ==Ford 385 series== | ||
| − | Although there were several variations to the engines of the 385 series, only two displacements were widely available, the 429 cubic inch and the 460 cubic inch. Both were introduced in 1968 and lasted until 1973. These engines were heavier and larger than the predecessor to the 385 series, the FE series. Additionally, Ford made a 370 cubic inch 385 | + | Although there were several variations to the engines of the 385 series, only two displacements were widely available, the 429 cubic inch and the 460 cubic inch. Both were introduced in 1968 and lasted until 1973. These engines were heavier and larger than the predecessor to the 385 series, the FE series. Additionally, Ford made a 370 cubic inch 385 series. |
===429 (Thunderjet)=== | ===429 (Thunderjet)=== | ||
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