How to identify a Ford V8

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(FE Series (352/360/390/427/428))
(Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312))
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== Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) ==
 
== Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) ==
  
Rear distributor
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Rear mount distributor
  
2 bolts in valve cover
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2 Studs (and retaining nuts) retain rocker cover
  
center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a small block Chevy)
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Intake runners are over and under- Center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a SBC)
  
Exhaust manifold bolts are all in a row across the head, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln or big truck Y-Block
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Exhaust manifold bolts are all in a row 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)

Revision as of 12:24, 11 October 2006

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