How to identify a Ford V8

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(Ninety-Degree Engine Family Series (221/260/289/302/255/351W))
(335 Series (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400))
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== 335 Series (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400) ==
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== 335 Series Engine Family (Cleveland) 351C/351M/400) ==
  
  
8 cap screws in rocker cover.  
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8 cap screws retain rocker cover.  
  
 
Timing chain housing is part of block (part of block casting).  
 
Timing chain housing is part of block (part of block casting).  
  
Thermostat housing on block.  
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Thermostat housing on block.
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Fuel pump mounting bolts are vertical.  
  
 
Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.
 
Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.
  
351M/400: intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower.
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351M/400: Intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower (Differing Deck Heights).
  
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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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.
  
400 Crankshaft ID.
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400 Crankshaft ID. http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html
http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html
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== Ninety-Degree Engine Family Series (221/260/289/302/255/351W) ==
 
== Ninety-Degree Engine Family Series (221/260/289/302/255/351W) ==

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