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Mar 18, 2003 | 06:45 PM

nicebenz68

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360 or 390???

Hello, I just purchased a 73 F100 with what is claimed to be a 390 / C6 combo. What is the easiest way to tell the difference between the 360 and the 390? I ask because I put the VIN into another site on the web and it came back as a 360 equipped truck. The truck is 2WD with a 9" rear end.

Any help would be appiciated big time!!

Mar 18, 2003 | 07:47 PM

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360 or 390???

Hello again, After posting my request I read a few postings and found that casting numbers would be important. Well here they are: Drivers side block flange just below the head mounting surface has "5H49" punched in right side up and "1450" punched in upside down. On the upper level of this stepped part of the block the letter "N" is punched in. Just below the drivers side exhaust manifold near the front there is a raised casting of "23 01F". On the passenger side of the block just below the front end of the exhaust manifold the raised casting number "06ME".

I hope that this helps!

Thanks in advance! Andy in Texas

Mar 18, 2003 | 09:53 PM

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360 or 390???

The absolute best way to tell if you have a 360 or a 390 is to measure the engine stroke. The 360 have a stroke of 3.5 inches and the 390 is at 3.78. Casting numbers can tell you what heads and block you have but the difference in these two engines is all internal.

Mar 19, 2003 | 12:14 PM

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360 or 390???

The 390 goes faster than a 360

Mar 19, 2003 | 12:28 PM

nicebenz68

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360 or 390???

I found out that the engine is a 360 (1973 model). One thing! Does anyone know what the HP rating and Torque rating is on this engine being in the stock configuration (2 barrel carb)?

Andy

Mar 19, 2003 | 09:45 PM

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360 or 390???

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~stanchfi/specs.html

Mar 20, 2003 | 08:06 AM

nicebenz68

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360 or 390???

Thanks for the link. I have seen this sight but for some reason it leaves the 360 out of the specifications chart. Go figure!

Thanks, Andy at Fort Hood, Texas

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Sep 29, 2003 | 02:34 PM

Dsmoothy1

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Here try this link it might help!

http://www.greatoldcars.com/Engine%20Statistics/ford_engine-statistics.htm No 360 on there bud sorry!

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Sep 29, 2003 | 06:36 PM

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gtex

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You should still measure the stoke or ID the crank when you get a chance. Odds are it is a 360, but mine was quoted as being a 390, and it actually was despit what the VIN said for my 69. These trucks are old, and many things can change over the years.

Sep 30, 2003 | 10:42 AM

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I just have one question here... Has it been determined that the engine is in fact an FE?
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Oct 1, 2003 | 07:39 PM

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You definatly have to measure the stroke. WHen I rebuilt my motor, the valve cover tag and VIN both said it was a 360. I measued the stroke and came up with 3.78. Someone before me had done what I was going to do, replace the rotating assembly with 390 parts. Good for me!