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Sorry, but that aircleaner and the electronic ignition are not matching to the original 67. They are newer. The rear axle is most likely a Ford 9 inch, and the transfer case is a Dana 21.
I bet that with the electronic ignition that the block is a 75-76 360. Check to see what the engineering numbers are on the intake manifold and block to confirm a C7 code.
Post the info off the Warranty Plate, riveted to the left door face below the latch. Once decoded, you'll see what equipment it has.
Notice in the OP's engine pic that the distributor cap has male ends and the adapter below that the cap attaches to.
Both were introduced in 1977 (see % next to the basic numbers in pic), FE engines cancelled after 1976.
DuraSpark electronic ignition was introduced in 1974, but not all F100/350's came with it until 1976.
Hey guys....its a real nice find.....but be nice....he is no wrench like a lot of us...don't pee in his cereal.... Yes... I can see several small upgrades have been done in its 48 years... But so have many of our vehicles... (And us ))) really a nice find!!! Try and keep it stock.... :-)
The Dana 60 would be from a F250, with a full floating rear axle. Not a F100. I cannot see the photos, so assume from the post #7, that is a half ton, not a 3/4.
The Dana 60 would be from a F250, with a full floating rear axle. Not a F100. I cannot see the photos, so assume from the post #7, that is a half ton, not a 3/4.
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The wheels have 5-lugs so, definitely an F100 ....err, M100 (as the OP stated) and not a 250.
Unless there was something different about a '67 Mercury, from regular production F100s, the center register on the rear axle doesn't match any 9-inch rear end that I've seen. The rear axle center register in the following photo link has a depression in it.
If it was a 9-inch 28-spline axle, it would have two circular grooves on the face of the register, along with three divots. (as seen in the following photo of the stock 28-spline axle in the 9-inch rear end of my '69 F100).
If it was a 9-3/8" rear end with 31-spline axles, the face of the center register would be smooth --other than the three divots. (as seen on the 31-spline axles that replaced my 28-spline axles).
Not that axles/rear end assemblies couldn't have been swapped out at some point in the past but, the 31-spline 9-3/8" rear end wasn't available in the F100 until 1968 ('68-'72).
Either way, the center register of the OP's truck doesn't match that of a 9-inch or 9-3/8" rear end.
Without seeing an actual photo of the rear end housing, I don't know what version it is but, I suspect the rear end is some version of a Dana. If there's a bolt-on rear end cover in the center, on the rear of the housing, it's definitely a Dana and not a Ford 9-inch.
1959/67 F100's, some 1968 F100's: If Limited Slip was ordered, Ford usually installed Dana 44's, but there were two other optional Dana's.
Edit: Neither of the following are Dana 60's, were only installed in F250's that have 8 lug wheels on a 6.50" bolt circle.
1963/65 F100's, some 1966 F100's were available with the Dana 60.2 rear axle with L/S
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Some 1966 F100's, 1967/69 F100's were available with the Dana 60.3 rear axle with L/S.
Available ratios: 3.54-1 & 4.10-1.
1966/68 Mercury trucks use the same VIN, Warranty Plate and codes stamped thereon as 1966/69 US trucks.
1959/67 F100's, some 1968 F100's: If Limited Slip was ordered, Ford installed Dana 44's, but there were two other optional Dana's.
1963/65 F100's, some 1966 F100's were available with the Dana 60.2 rear axle with L/S
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Some 1966 F100's, 1967/69 F100's were available with the Dana 60.3 rear axle with L/S. Available ratios: 3.54-1 & 4.10-1.
1966/68 Mercury trucks use the same VIN, Warranty Plate and codes stamped thereon as 1966/69 US trucks.
I appreciate the input from everyone. over the weekend i trailered it to someone who is a professional that could look up close. he statedit is a 352 FE thats been upgraded apparently and if it is a 360 then someone did a very good job hiding the fact. as for the rear end it is a dana 60 with 3.54 gears. Vin has also been checked and double checked and any numbers we could find on the truck have been found and checked. BUT i do appreciate all the input even if its correcting me. And thank you for the compliments. Gives me more motivation to get going harder on it. just need a fatter wallet!
Over the weekend i trailered it to someone who is a professional that could look up close. he stated it is a 352 FE thats been upgraded apparently and if it is a 360 then someone did a very good job hiding the fact. as for the rear end it is a dana 60 with 3.54 gears.
It's a Dana 60.3 .. Dana 60's were only installed in F250's.
ALL FE engines look identical, so it's impossible by looking at them, to tell what size the engine is, and thru circa 1971, have 352 cast on the block.
But this is a foundry mark only, so it may be a 352, but also could be a 360 or 390, both of which were introduced in 1968.
B&S: 352 = 4.00" x 3.50" / 360 = 4.05" x 3.50" / 390 = 4.05" x 3.78"
Yep i read about that all FE's had the 352 stamp so im definitely not going by that. When i do the tear down and rebuild is when i should be able to find out for sure. I dont care what engine is in it persay, it'd be nice if it was the 352 as that is what the VIN says it came with. And it is the Dana 60.3, again my apologies, i relooked up the info. And it does say 3.54 on the housing. Here are a few pictures including VIN tag and rear diff.
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Your M100 is a rare find, and in keeping with 'Dances With Wolves'... Good Trade!
05-10-2015, 02:39 PM
and if it is a 360 then someone did a very good job hiding the fact. as for the rear end it is a dana 60 
