How to identify a Ford V8

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'''How to identify a Ford V8'''
 
'''How to identify a Ford V8'''
  
''''335 Series  (351 Cleveland, 351M, 400)''''
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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
  
''''Windsor Series (302, 351W)''''
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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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== 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 (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.

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