How to identify a Ford V8
(→335 Series Engine Family (Cleveland) (302C/351C/351M/400)) |
(→335 Series Engine Family (Cleveland) (302C/351C/351M/400)) |
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*Exhaust bolt holes diagonal. | *Exhaust bolt holes diagonal. | ||
*351M/400: Intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower (Differing Deck Heights). 302C/351C manifold approx. 11" wide (280mm). | *351M/400: Intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrower (Differing Deck Heights). 302C/351C manifold approx. 11" wide (280mm). | ||
| − | *It is difficult to differentiate a 351M from a 400 externally. The most accurate way is to remove the oil pan and look at the crank. | + | *It is difficult to differentiate a 351M from a 400 externally. The most accurate way is to remove the oil pan and look at the crank. [http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html 400 crankshaft ID]. |
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*351M/400 share the same transmission bolt pattern as the 429/460 (385 series)motors. One exception. The 400 was available with FMX in full size Fords in the early 70's and has the smaller bolt pattern. | *351M/400 share the same transmission bolt pattern as the 429/460 (385 series)motors. One exception. The 400 was available with FMX in full size Fords in the early 70's and has the smaller bolt pattern. | ||
*All 302C/351C blocks use the smaller 6 bolt transmission pattern, C4 or "Windsor" type etc.. 351C's were available with 4 bolt mains (HO or Boss). 2V heads and 4V heads were used depending on option. Originally 2V meant 2bbl carb. and 4V meant 4bbl carb. However it was soon discovered that the huge 4V ports were not much good for street applications. | *All 302C/351C blocks use the smaller 6 bolt transmission pattern, C4 or "Windsor" type etc.. 351C's were available with 4 bolt mains (HO or Boss). 2V heads and 4V heads were used depending on option. Originally 2V meant 2bbl carb. and 4V meant 4bbl carb. However it was soon discovered that the huge 4V ports were not much good for street applications. | ||
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