Engine recognition
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Engine recognition
Hello all!
I am the proud new owner of a 1954 F100 that I helped my father rebuild when I was a kid. Since I moved out-of-state he made a lot of changes. I'm currently in the process of trying to move the truck from the Philladelphia area to Idaho. If anyone can recommend good moving company that would be a help. However, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what type of engine is in the truck?
I am the proud new owner of a 1954 F100 that I helped my father rebuild when I was a kid. Since I moved out-of-state he made a lot of changes. I'm currently in the process of trying to move the truck from the Philladelphia area to Idaho. If anyone can recommend good moving company that would be a help. However, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what type of engine is in the truck?
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You don't want to keep that engine it's way to much for you! I will trade you for a more suited engine for your needs!
Wow!!!! what a slap in the face! I was expecting to see some rusty worn out piece of....of...."PATINA"
You should re-emphasize the word, in your thread start,.....PROUD!!!! OWNER!!!!!
Wow!!!! what a slap in the face! I was expecting to see some rusty worn out piece of....of...."PATINA"
You should re-emphasize the word, in your thread start,.....PROUD!!!! OWNER!!!!!
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It certainly favors a 385 series big block. I wish mine was that shiny. Gorgeous motor bud... I second that we want to see the rest of the truck.
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Thanks!
Thanks all 
This was my dads pride and joy. I helped him rebuild it for 5-6 years when I was just a kid. When I moved away he just kept on tinkering! 460 sounds familiar, but I also remember him telling me that he had bored it out also. Is it possible to tell visually or an easy measurment to take? I just scheduled it to be picked-up asap and brought to me, it's 2500 miles or so away right now. More pictures for you all.
This was my dads pride and joy. I helped him rebuild it for 5-6 years when I was just a kid. When I moved away he just kept on tinkering! 460 sounds familiar, but I also remember him telling me that he had bored it out also. Is it possible to tell visually or an easy measurment to take? I just scheduled it to be picked-up asap and brought to me, it's 2500 miles or so away right now. More pictures for you all.
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Sweet ride man.
If' it's bored out, the only way to tell is to pull a head off, (normally stamped on top of the piston, but not always) or find the machine shop that did it. It's obviously not worth pulling a head off.
It could be a 429 or 460. They are the same engine family, and pretty much everything on the outside looks the same.
The one thing that has me puzzled; I thought there should be another valve cover bolt in the middle on top, for a total of 7. Am I wrong, or is it just not visible?
If' it's bored out, the only way to tell is to pull a head off, (normally stamped on top of the piston, but not always) or find the machine shop that did it. It's obviously not worth pulling a head off.
It could be a 429 or 460. They are the same engine family, and pretty much everything on the outside looks the same.
The one thing that has me puzzled; I thought there should be another valve cover bolt in the middle on top, for a total of 7. Am I wrong, or is it just not visible?
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That's one wicked truck man, it'll be a fun summer of cruisin for you!
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Sweet ride man.
If' it's bored out, the only way to tell is to pull a head off, (normally stamped on top of the piston, but not always) or find the machine shop that did it. It's obviously not worth pulling a head off.
It could be a 429 or 460. They are the same engine family, and pretty much everything on the outside looks the same.
The one thing that has me puzzled; I thought there should be another valve cover bolt in the middle on top, for a total of 7. Am I wrong, or is it just not visible?
If' it's bored out, the only way to tell is to pull a head off, (normally stamped on top of the piston, but not always) or find the machine shop that did it. It's obviously not worth pulling a head off.
It could be a 429 or 460. They are the same engine family, and pretty much everything on the outside looks the same.
The one thing that has me puzzled; I thought there should be another valve cover bolt in the middle on top, for a total of 7. Am I wrong, or is it just not visible?
haha. Lorolr - Absolutely, If I have any that is. If not, then I will give it to my nephew, but I'm never selling it, that's for sure!
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