Engine Question (352 or 360)

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Mar 15, 2003 | 07:25 PM

timberwolfw

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Engine Question (352 or 360)

I have a '72 Ford and I need to know what size engine it has. I just bought a new pressure washer and decided to wash the grease from my engine. Under the grease, just under the head on the right side, their is the number 352. Is this the engine size or what. I've always thought my engine was a 360. My neighbor was the original owner, and he said it was the original engine and that it is a 360. What does that 352 number mean?

Mar 16, 2003 | 02:12 AM

Dave-ceedot

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Engine Question (352 or 360)

THE FE family all come from the same block casting. The 352 is base the casting for the 360, 390, 410, 427, or 428. You will need to check the vin to know which, or tear it down and inspect it.

Mar 16, 2003 | 08:15 AM

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If it is the original engine it isn't a 352. 1967 was the last year Ford put 352's in the F-Series trucks at the factory. In 68 the 352 was replaced by the 360 and 390.

Mar 16, 2003 | 11:05 PM

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I can garuntee that even a 1970 F100 with a 390 will read 352 on the block in the location you described.

I can send pictures if you like...

Mar 16, 2003 | 11:48 PM

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I can garuntee that even a 1970 F100 with a 390 will read 352 on the block in the location you described.

I can send pictures if you like...

No pictures necessary. I know almost 100% that it is a 360. I got the truck from the original owner and he knows trucks. But, seeing that 352 made me wonder. Next weekend, I'll try to find the serial numbers on the block to find out once and for all.

Thanks

Mar 17, 2003 | 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by timberwolfw
No pictures necessary. I know almost 100% that it is a 360. I got the truck from the original owner and he knows trucks. But, seeing that 352 made me wonder. Next weekend, I'll try to find the serial numbers on the block to find out once and for all.

Thanks

Just check you VIN inside the driver's door. If the Fourth Digit is a "Y" the original motor is a 360 and if it is an "H" it came with a 390.

We won't even get started with the backward 105 casting.....