How to identify a Ford V8
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'''How to identify a Ford V8''' | '''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. | 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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http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html | http://www.tmeyerinc.com/400crankshaftid.html | ||
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+ | == Windsor Series (302, 351W) == | ||
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6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal. | 6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal. | ||
− | + | == 385 Series (Lima big blocks -- 429, 460, some 370 Truck & Industrial) == | |
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7 bolts in rectangular valve cover | 7 bolts in rectangular valve cover | ||
− | + | == FE Series (352/360/390/427/428) == | |
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FE series: Intake goes under valve covers. | FE series: Intake goes under valve covers. | ||
There are other indicators but these are enough to distinguish engine families. | There are other indicators but these are enough to distinguish engine families. |