Engine doesn't match Title???
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Engine doesn't match Title???
Greetings...
I just bought a new truck and I'm new to FTE...now how/where can I tell which type of enging is in my truck?
It is a 79, F-150, 4x4, 3-speed manual + Granny gear.
The title says 6 cyl and VIN decoder shows 300 I-6. I know it is a V-8, but can't tell which type.
The previous owner got it from his father and didn't have it very long. He thought it has a 460, but there are aftermarket 390 stickers on the front fenders. I don't put much stock into either of those.
Any ideas, hints, or points into a direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Cheers,
Julius
I just bought a new truck and I'm new to FTE...now how/where can I tell which type of enging is in my truck?
It is a 79, F-150, 4x4, 3-speed manual + Granny gear.
The title says 6 cyl and VIN decoder shows 300 I-6. I know it is a V-8, but can't tell which type.
The previous owner got it from his father and didn't have it very long. He thought it has a 460, but there are aftermarket 390 stickers on the front fenders. I don't put much stock into either of those.
Any ideas, hints, or points into a direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Cheers,
Julius
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A picture would tell us more .Its more likely to be a 351m or 400 or even a 302 351 w these were a easy swap .Like I said show a picture and it will be a lot easier to answer your qeustion
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The engine code is the 4th digit of the VIN / 1977/79 4WD available engines:
B = 300 I-6; H = 351M; S = 400. 351M/400 have 8 valve cover bolts per side.
Last year for 360/390: 1976, have 5 valve cover bolts per side.
302's (6 valve cover bolts per side) not available with 4WD (excepting 1969/77 Bronco's) until 1980.
460's (7 valve cover bolts per side) not available with 4WD or M/T until 1983.
B = 300 I-6; H = 351M; S = 400. 351M/400 have 8 valve cover bolts per side.
Last year for 360/390: 1976, have 5 valve cover bolts per side.
302's (6 valve cover bolts per side) not available with 4WD (excepting 1969/77 Bronco's) until 1980.
460's (7 valve cover bolts per side) not available with 4WD or M/T until 1983.
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