How to identify a Ford V8
(→FE Series (332/352/EDSEL361/360/390/406/410/427/427SOHC/428)) |
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| + | *Introduced in 1954 to replace the long-lived flathead. | ||
| + | *Rear mount distributor. | ||
| + | *Cylinder #5 is ahead of cylinder #1. | ||
| + | *2 studs (and retaining nuts) retain rocker cover. | ||
| + | *Intake runners are over and under -- center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a SBC) | ||
| + | *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). | ||
| − | + | [[Image:1956ford292.jpg|frame|center|1956 Ford Y-Block]] | |
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== Ford Modular V8 == | == Ford Modular V8 == | ||
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