need 360 help

grimmy · #1 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 10:41 AM

hey all just pick up a 76 f-150 to go with my 79. the 76 has a 360 in it but it burns alot of oil... were can i pick up a good rebulid kit and any tips and tricks for the 360 thanks for any help

Redmanbob · #2 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 11:36 AM

Fast Engine Parts there is another guy in AZ thats a pretty good guy PartsDinosaur, Phoenix, Arizona, wholesale engine parts and kits store or something. but ebay has all the guys there Northern and who knows who by now. I used fastengine and have no complaints..they are on ebay just type in 360 rebuild kit and walla you'll find plenty options

Tyqmonn · #3 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 09:55 AM

Tip #1 Upgrade it to a 390. All you need is the crank and rods from a 390. You can even use the 360 pistons. Powerwise... Night & Day !!

grimmy · #4 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 12:11 AM

thanks guys after looking at it some more i think i have a bad valve in my head so i will take what you told me look at it. here is nother question will all 390 and fe heads bolt to my 360, i have cobra jet heads but there in rough shape but will all fe heads fit on my 360 thanks for the info

FFR428 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-15-2008, 05:37 AM

The CJ heads will fit and bolt on but have larger valves and you might need to notch the bores on the block on the exhaust side. Not a big deal and easy to do. Valve spacing itself is the same as other STD FE heads.