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| − | '''How to identify a Ford V8'''
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| − | == 335 Series (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400) ==
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| − | 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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| − | 351M/400: intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower.
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| − | 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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| − | 400 Crankshaft ID.
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| − | http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html
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| − | == Ninety-Degree Engine Family Series (221/260/289/302/255/351W) ==
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| − | 6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.
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| − | 302 BOSS Engines (69/70) have Cleveland (335 Series) style (canted valves) heads and the block can be identified by screw-in freeze plugs.
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| − | == 385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429/429BOSS/460 ==
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| − | 7 bolts in rectangular valve cover
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| − | == FE Series (332/352/361/360/390/410/427/428) ==
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| − | FE series: Intake goes under valve covers.
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| − | There are other indicators but these are enough to distinguish engine families.
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| − | == Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) ==
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| − | Rear mount distributor
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| − | 2 Studs (and retaining nuts) retain rocker cover
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| − | Intake runners are over and under- Center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a SBC)
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| − | 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 (279/317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck)
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