what engine is it?
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what engine is it?
a friend gave me a 1978 f150. the vin says it came with a 351w, but when i look under the hood it sure looks like a big block to me. i looked on the block for casting numbers hopeing for some help, it has "D7TE A2 B" on the passenger side the charecters are upside down. on the drivers side it has "28" . anybody have a clue? i would really apreciate any help. thanks
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what engine is it?
If it is a 4x4 then it is a 351M/400 if it is a 2wd you could have a few more choices but I would be willing to bet it is an "M" (you know modified to drink more gas
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what engine is it?
Have a look in my gallery at old blue - it has a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/"><a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">351m </a></a>(400 block) - and there is an engine picture - have a look and compare.
You can also look at my good truck's 302.
Count the number of bolts on the valve covers - this is another indicator and off the top of my head, I can remember how it works. Better ask MI1LLION!
Hope this helps some.
You can also look at my good truck's 302.
Count the number of bolts on the valve covers - this is another indicator and off the top of my head, I can remember how it works. Better ask MI1LLION!
Hope this helps some.
Last edited by Quadiquizm; Mar 27, 2003 at 10:27 PM.
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what engine is it?
Sorry, No Windsors in that year.
Either a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">351m </a>or a 400.
I betcha it has 8 valve cover bolts and the thermostat housing comes out of the front of the block.
The difference between the <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">351m </a>& 400 in INTERNAL.
You will have to check the stroke.
The stroke on the 400 is 4".
Are there No <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">decal</a>s on that engine..... on the valve covers?
What is the 4th digit of the VIN # ? H ?
Either a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">351m </a>or a 400.
I betcha it has 8 valve cover bolts and the thermostat housing comes out of the front of the block.
The difference between the <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">351m </a>& 400 in INTERNAL.
You will have to check the stroke.
The stroke on the 400 is 4".
Are there No <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">decal</a>s on that engine..... on the valve covers?
What is the 4th digit of the VIN # ? H ?
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what engine is it?
sure enough 8 bolts per valve cover. there is a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">sticker</a> on the valve cover but the printing on it is long gone. vin is F15HNCJ1562.
thank you all for responding. it is very cool to talk to people who auctualy care.
thank you all for responding. it is very cool to talk to people who auctualy care.
