I recently bought a 79 ford F150 with Ranger trim and emblem on both front fenders. It has only had 2 owners. This truck does not have a stock motor or transmission however I do not know where to identify what motor it is. I know it is a 351W or 351M. How would I go about finding out what motor it has?

 

This should help you.

Ford V8 Engine Identification - FORDification.com

 

That answered my question, I appreciate it.

 

So what is the answer???

And where are the pics???

 

Don't ya hate it when they don't follow up?

 

Sorry I did not follow up until now I'm still getting familiar with the forum. I counted 8 bolts on the valve covers so apparently this would make the motor a 351M.

 

Welcome to FTE. Here is another place to get familiar with engine ID and it is "in house". That other linked one from BS78 is very informative also.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post1485519

And here is another aewsome info source. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mpilation.html

And one of my faves. lol https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...then-some.html

 

Thanks for coming back and updating the thread. Post some pictures of the truck and engine and you will get much more info/feedback. Plus we like pictures of old trucks

 

Yep, sure thing i'll post some pictures when I get home from work.

 

8 valve cover bolts per side: 1970/74 351C (only factory installed in cars); 1971/82 400; 1975/82 351M. Your 1979 F150 could have come w/a 351M or 400.

If your 1979 F150's block casting number prefix is D7TR .. it's a 351M or 400 from a 1977/79 F100/350 or 1978/79 Bronco.

You'll have to measure the stroke to determine whether it's a 351M or 400. Stroke: 351M = 3.50" / 400 = 4.00."