I need to replace the 360 engine in a 74 F-250 highboy - what are my options?
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I need to replace the 360 engine in a 74 F-250 highboy - what are my options?
This happened: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1457733-bought-a-74-f250-30-minutes-drive-from-previous-owner-engine-blew-up.html#post16647394
I paid for and picked up the truck yesterday. 30 minutes down the road it spit a rod through the engine block. After many beers (actually 2 hours on the side of the freeway waiting for a tow, 2 more hours in an auto shop, renting a car and 2 further hours drive home), and man tears I have decided that I want to replace the engine and get this truck on the road. Obviously this is an extra expense I had not at all planned for so what options should I consider? Cheapest? Better long term option etc?
I paid for and picked up the truck yesterday. 30 minutes down the road it spit a rod through the engine block. After many beers (actually 2 hours on the side of the freeway waiting for a tow, 2 more hours in an auto shop, renting a car and 2 further hours drive home), and man tears I have decided that I want to replace the engine and get this truck on the road. Obviously this is an extra expense I had not at all planned for so what options should I consider? Cheapest? Better long term option etc?
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Too bad you're so far from me. I have a 360 with all the parts ready to assemble. It's a 501 "mirror" block just returned from the machine shop. They tell me that the bore is stock and needs only honing and the crank only needed polishing.
I've been looking for a roller in my area (Georgia) to buy and install this in. Would be happy to change the plan for a fellow FTE member in need.
I've been looking for a roller in my area (Georgia) to buy and install this in. Would be happy to change the plan for a fellow FTE member in need.
#6
It sounds like you want it fixed promptly. Good suggestions above to find a running healthy FE engine or one ready to assemble.
A remanufactured engine is another alternative. I would check with Jasper as I believe their quality is decent. The parts store reman engines seem to have a lot of issues.
A remanufactured engine is another alternative. I would check with Jasper as I believe their quality is decent. The parts store reman engines seem to have a lot of issues.
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If there's no EGR valve, there's just a carb spacer plate.
If the truck has T/E = Thermactor Emission (smog pump), there's a right and left T/E manifold with nuts/ferrules with 4 holes per side that thread into the heads.
All the T/E parts can be removed if your state doesn't require a smog test. Ford sold plugs to plug off the T/E holes in the heads.
Be aware that the 1968/76 F100/350 360 & 390 engine blocks are the same, as is the bore (4.05"). The only difference is the stroke.
Stroke: 360 = 3.50" / 390 = 3.78."
Here's a pic of the EGR valve and etc parts.
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Consider a shortblock Carolina Machine Engines (CME) outta.... North Carolina.
Rebuilt Engines and Rebuilt Motors from CME
Long block 390 for $1600 or a shortblock for $900. .... plus a core charge.
Dunno about shipping... call 'em.
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Rebuilt Engines and Rebuilt Motors from CME
Long block 390 for $1600 or a shortblock for $900. .... plus a core charge.
Dunno about shipping... call 'em.
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Consider a shortblock Carolina Machine Engines (CME) outta.... North Carolina.
Rebuilt Engines and Rebuilt Motors from CME
Long block 390 for $1600 or a shortblock for $900. .... plus a core charge.
Dunno about shipping... call 'em.
.
Rebuilt Engines and Rebuilt Motors from CME
Long block 390 for $1600 or a shortblock for $900. .... plus a core charge.
Dunno about shipping... call 'em.
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The Website has the address listed as PO Box out of South Carolina......