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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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How can I tell what size motor is in my 71 F-100?
 
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Old May 14, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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How many valve cover bolts does it have?

What is the VIN # ?
 
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There is 5 bolts for each valve cover and the vin# is F1OYKKOO521 Thanks
 
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5 bolts is a FE engine, "y" in the vin indicates it is a 360 engine!
 
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5 bolts is a FE engine, "y" in the vin indicates it is a 360 engine!


......however, the original 360 might have been removed, converted, etc in the past 32 years. Only real way to tell is measure stroke and bore.
 
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