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Jun 16, 2015 | 03:58 PM

LostinGlory

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Help idenidentify my engine

Trying to figure out what year engine I have in my truck. These are the only numbers I could find on it. Can anyone help? Previous owner said it was a 460 but that's all he said. Thanks in advance sorry for the poor pictures.

Jun 16, 2015 | 04:17 PM

77&79F250

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Engine Identification:
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351C/M/400 335 series: 8 bolts in rectangular valve covers. Timing chain housing is part of block. Thermostat housing on block. Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.

351M/400 335 series: intake is 12.7" wide the 351C is narrow. The 351M and 400 are identical externally, only internal parts examination can tell them apart.

351W/302/5.0L 6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.

429/460 385 series: 7 bolts in rectangular valve cover

352/360/390/427/428 FE series: Intake goes under valve covers.

Jun 16, 2015 | 05:31 PM

LostinGlory

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It's got the 7 bolt valve covers I know it's a 429/460 just trying to figure out a year.

Jun 16, 2015 | 05:43 PM

77&79F250

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Hang in there some one will run those #'s and tell ya. I am not a #'s guy...

Jun 16, 2015 | 06:52 PM

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d3ve= 1973 lincoln

Jun 18, 2015 | 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LostinGlory

Trying to figure out what year engine I have in my truck.

Block casting number: D9TE-AB

1979 F150/350 & Econoline 460 - external balance, has a weighted crank spacer & 1980/97 F250/350; F(Super Duty) & Econoline 460.
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d3ve= 73 Lincoln

Cylinder head casting number: D3VE-A = D3VZ-6049-A .. 429/460 Cylinder Head.

1973 Ford/Merc Passenger Car 429/460 / 1973 F100/350 & Thunderbird/Lincoln Town Car/Continental Mark IV 460.