Same with the FE blocks. Except those aren't even marked internally, You have to check the bore and stroke.

 

People always get pissed when I go to look at an engine and want to pull the head, lol

 

I've had to do the same. Too many guys saying they are selling a 390, that's actually a 360.

 

I've also had guys argue with me about a 351C vs a 351W, that makes things interesting, lol.

 

Just figured out my rig has the "Explorer" package.
The truck has a hole on the hood where the hood ornament should be and both "Exploer" badges are long gone off the back of the box so I wasn't quite sure what was going on. According to the door code the color is "red". Well the paint is faded so bad it's hard to tell. The interior color seemed a little off to me for supposedly being red.....it was more a maroon color.

Well I just figured out that the stripes on the truck are probably explorer stripes so I started looking around the site. Found a scan of an original 1978 Explorer brochure. Pics show my stripes and list optional Explorer paint colors. One of which is maroon.

Also my truck came with the original 16.5" rims. I've since replaced them with 16" because I needed new tires. What was the reason for the 16.5" rim? The above mentioned brochure list 15",16" and 16.5" rim sizes

Sorry if this seems silly but I'm not to familiar with the '70's trucks. Learn'n as I go......

 

Hey PD, welcome to the 'Braska chapter from one of the regular invaders

I assume that with your user name and avatar, that you are a professional fire fighter....correct????

I have been in a volley department for the last 19 years and I am currently the chief.

 

You are correct. Been getting paid to do it for the last 13 years. Before that I was a volley for 8 years. I miss my volley days.

 

That is weird, 16.5" rims. Never heard of that. Hey, if we can help in any way Michael, we'll do what we can!

 

My 78 F250 had 16.5" rims too... Not sure why they offered that odd size. I know back in 2003/4 when I had that truck only one or two companies were making tires in that size.

 

Good to hear from another brother....be safe.

 

Welcome to the chapter bunch of good guys here! Make sure to hit up the guys in the 73-79 forums they have alot of good help. And don't forget about the 335 forum they will have all the anwsers you need for your engine.
If you need parts drop me a line I have a 78 explorer with the same colors. I still have all the Explorer stuff as well.

Again welcome and enjoy!

 

One more thing I live west of Omaha 45mins so if you want to take a country drive and get out of the city and maybe check out my dent and BS. I would be happy to have you (and anyone else).

 

Thanks for the offer. Maybe when it warms up I'll have to drive out that way.
Do you have any pics of the '78 Explorer? I'd like to see it.

 

We'll have to try and get a get together arranged here sometime. Haven't had a chapter meet for a while, so I'll see what I can arrange.

 

Some mention of the use of HD brakes. They had clear the larger calipers???? I'm not quite sure as the 16" rims I just put on seem to be o.k. but I haven't driven it a lot yet to make any determinations.

I wish they still offered 16.5" tires. I really wanted to use my stock rims with original wheel caps. I like the ol' school look.