5 Bolt Valve Covers
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5 Bolt Valve Covers
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I have a 351W in my 1953 M100, but my valve covers have 5 bolts and not 6 bolts.
Is it possible that I have FE heads on my 351w and if so, where do I find valve covers/ thanks.
I have a 351W in my 1953 M100, but my valve covers have 5 bolts and not 6 bolts.
Is it possible that I have FE heads on my 351w and if so, where do I find valve covers/ thanks.
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No chance you have FE heads on a 351W.
Do your valve covers look like this? /==\ (SBF)
Or do your valve covers extend over the lower part of the intake? (FE)
SBF covers, note the angles at the end:
http://www.66-77bronco.com/wp-conten...5027784350.jpg
FE motor:
http://phoenixengine.com/Graphics/Cr.../Ford09-01.jpg
The 352 FE, one of 4 (four) 4" bore x 3.5" stroke motors offered by Ford is often called a 351 by people who are confused by hearing "352", and think it must be a mistake because they were in diapers when the 352 was a factory offering and all they've ever heard is 351. 351W, 351C and 351M.
Do your valve covers look like this? /==\ (SBF)
Or do your valve covers extend over the lower part of the intake? (FE)
SBF covers, note the angles at the end:
http://www.66-77bronco.com/wp-conten...5027784350.jpg
FE motor:
http://phoenixengine.com/Graphics/Cr.../Ford09-01.jpg
The 352 FE, one of 4 (four) 4" bore x 3.5" stroke motors offered by Ford is often called a 351 by people who are confused by hearing "352", and think it must be a mistake because they were in diapers when the 352 was a factory offering and all they've ever heard is 351. 351W, 351C and 351M.
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Thanks for the quick reply. My valve covers are aftermarket Edelbrock and have three bolt holes on the outside and two on the upper corners (left/right) with no bolt holes on the back (facing the carb).
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FE valve covers, two on the bottom, one on each top corner, one in the middle up top:
http://www.borthautoparts.com/images/cars/ford/Engine%20Parts%20Misc%20Years%20Ford,Mercury/1960%20s%20Ford%20Thunderbird%20390,406%20Valve%20 Covers%20$35.00.jpg
Do you have angled ends or rounded?
http://www.borthautoparts.com/images/cars/ford/Engine%20Parts%20Misc%20Years%20Ford,Mercury/1960%20s%20Ford%20Thunderbird%20390,406%20Valve%20 Covers%20$35.00.jpg
Do you have angled ends or rounded?
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Thanks. What I believe the previous owner did was find these aftermarket covers and just siliconed the whole valve cover to make up for the lack of a 6th bolt hole because I couldn't even get close to removing them last night even with rubber mallet in hand. I'll try again later. thanks.
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Yea, that's not silicone gluing them, more likely that yellow snot made by 3M to glue weatherstripping
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