What is an easy way to determine engine size?
 

Forgive me if this sounds stupid, but I am not very familiar with Ford trucks. I recently bought a 1988 F150 Lariet. I saw the original window sticker in the glove box. It listed the optional 350 engine and dual fuel tanks, so I would guess it has the 350 engine.

However, the man from whom I purchased it said it was a 305. He said the engine and trans were replaced at 100K miles. That was 10K miles ago. Now, that man purchased it from a recently widowed female friend, so he may not know the trucks history.

What is an easy way to check what size engine is actually installed?

I ask because I am having some minor issues, and want to be able to accuratly list items when I ask some questions about what troubles I have. So far, the truck seems nice, but there are some issues I need to resolve.

thanks

Chris

What is an easy way to determine engine size?
 

I also have an 88 F-150 4x4 with daul tanks. However It has a 351. The 350 is a GM motor isnt it. As for i.d.'n the motor the 7 digit of the vin number (should be a letter) tells you what size the motor is. Mine is an "H". Since your motor has been replaced you'll have to get the number of the block.

What is an easy way to determine engine size?
 

A 350 is a GM motor, also, a 305 is a GM motor. 302 and 351 are ford motors.



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What is an easy way to determine engine size?
 

:-X18 Well...My Bad...

I am so used to Chevy stuff, I made bad mistakes in my guess at the size engine in my first message.

I now quote from the Original Window Sticker:

1988 F-150 4X2 Regular Cab
XLT Lariat 133 WB Styleside
5.0L EFI V8 Engine
Automatic O/D Transmission

The man I bought it from used 302 as the engine size in his advertisment. He is traveling for a few weeks, so I can't talk to him.

What is an easy way to determine engine size?
 

A 5.0L (liter) is a 302 cubic inch so I would imagine you have the 302.

What is an easy way to determine engine size?