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Feb 12, 2012 | 05:09 PM

midsouth

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Engine Size

How do I determine what size the engine is in my 1983 ford f150 4X4? Is there any information stamped on the truck. I do know that it is eight cylinders simply looking at the distributor cap.

Feb 12, 2012 | 05:15 PM

IDIDieselJohn

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Are any of the emissions or information stickers still on the rad support, or under the hood? They will say.

If it's a V8, it's either going to be a 302 (5.0L) or 351 (5.8L).

Feb 12, 2012 | 05:18 PM

f100beatertruck

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Post the 8th digit of your vin. That will tell you at least what engine your truck was born with.

Feb 12, 2012 | 05:19 PM

midsouth

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Thank you. I'll take a look.

Feb 12, 2012 | 05:36 PM

81ChopTop

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A real quick reference is to measure across the intake. A 302 will be 7 1/2", a 351 will be 9". I visually do that at the scrapyards because you never know what's been done.