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I bought a 1970 f100 swb last week for 850 bucks and guy said it was a 360 fe, after getting it home and looking at it I knew it wasn't a 360, I'm just wondering is there any distinct difference or anything that could help me ID my motor with out having to take it apart because of how good it runs, any info or tips? Also, either way, what is the cheapest yet most effective way to get the engine to perform better. Thanks in advance.
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Better performance options are best discussed once we figure out what you have, and what your budget is, and what condition this engine is in. Trans, and the rest of the truck would be important too. Why bother with a performance motor if it's a rust bucket for example....
Deffinently not a rust bucket, it's actually one of the mor solid ones iv seen, it's a stock 4 speed top loader and one of the valve covers is rectangle and one is rounded an both have 6 bolts.
yes i can get the socket on the thermostat housing no problem, and the fuel pump bolts are side to side so does that mean that its also a 351w instead of a 351c? cause i havnt heard of stock 351w with 4 speed in 1970.
A good explanation as I had also checked on my parts Econo W but it was real hard to look into there. Had to also knock off 2 feet of snow to raise the hood, but it's not in BFE.
So we hve ID'ed the block, now, will a 351w have the same lifters, intake gasket and head gasket as a 302? I have some laying around and really wouldn't want to spend cash that I don't have to