Engine supension question?
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Engine supension question?
So My truck looks to have a 351W in it by the casting # on the block, but from the vin# it looks like it came from the factory with a 360 F11YRV45801. If it came with a 360, then It probably had a C-6 I would guess? Is the suspension different in an FE truck over a small block truck? Did a lot of F100 trucks come with the 360? It's a short bed. Here is a picture of the truck.
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A lot of 73-76 F series came with the 360. That's what yours had originally. The FE series (360-390) engines were dropped after '76 in favor of the 351M400's. That's definitely a small block in there now though.
They may have used a lighter coil spring for the front suspension with a small block but everything else was the same.
They may have used a lighter coil spring for the front suspension with a small block but everything else was the same.
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I didn't look lol I need to clean the engine compartment up and fix some issues with it. I will post some pictures of the engine and see about getting some help. I'm a body guy and not much of an engine guy.
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That might be a newer Windsor due to the cuz of the 90-degree (vertical)angled water neck. Not sure about the dizzy cap. I'd love to know, as would others in FTE, if it's got headers..EDIT".. darn it... I see manifolds.
Nice rig and welcome to the shortbed 4x4 brotherhood.
Nice rig and welcome to the shortbed 4x4 brotherhood.
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I had a guy look at the truck a little while ago and he seemed to think it was a hiboy truck? Did they make them in shortbeds?
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GORGEOUS truck!!!
That is a Keeper! If you ever sell that truck I predict it won't be long before you regret it. Short box 4x4s in that condition are very rare and highly desirable.
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FYI...1974 was the first year for Duraspark. 'got Duraspark on my rig but some PO swapped the cab for a 73... prolly to get out of emissions testing back in the day cuz 73 and older was exempt... now it's 75 and older.
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