Engine type...??
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Engine type...??
How do I find out the exact engine I have in my truck? I do know it's an 8 cylinder but I don't know if it's a 5.0 or 5.2....It's an old beater 1989 truck that I bought for $800 that runs well and drive pretty good. I'm trying to get things repaired, replaced, and etc. I know I need to put a t-stat in it so the engine will warm up and the heater will work when winter comes around again. 
This may be a dumb question but I honestly can't find any labels on the truck to tell me anything about it.
This may be a dumb question but I honestly can't find any labels on the truck to tell me anything about it.
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If that's not on there, you could also use the VIN decoder: VIN Decoder - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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From: Backwoods of Snowflake AZ
Some of the motors (like my 88 and my parts engine) do not say 5.0L on it it just says ford electronic fuel injection. I think this is only for the 85-89 trucks as our 90 F150 is like the one you posted, however the 86 F150 we had is like the one on my 88.
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