How to identify a Ford V8

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-'''How to identify a Ford V8'''
-''335 Series  (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400)''
-bolts in rectangular valve covers. Timing chain housing is part of block. Thermostat housing on block. Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.
-M/400: intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower.
-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.
-Crankshaft ID.
-http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html
-''Windsor Series (302, 351W)''
-bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.
-''385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429, 460, some 370 Truck & Industrial)''
-bolts in rectangular valve cover
-''FE Series (352/360/390/427/428) ''
-FE series: Intake goes under valve covers.
-There are other indicators but these are enough to distinguish engine families.

Latest revision as of 09:14, 22 December 2024