FE is the beginning of fear By that definition all FEs are hybrids, I think they pushed oil from the factory. I think they did it on purpose so it was easy to check your oil. If it oozes out black, time for an oil change. I like the Ford big blocks alot, I never really have any issues with them, I've only had one blow a head gasket, other than that maybe a couple of fuel pumps, but I blame the gas for that. And the Autolite's are the best carb ever in my opinion.