Anyone able to decode this and tell me the original engine front of engine is stamped 352 but unable to get to anything else yet. MY son and I are starting the rebuild of this 1976 f250 4wd and would love any feedback you could give.

 

'76 4x4 would be 360, the only OEM option for an FE engine for that year 4x4.

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F26 = F250 4WD Pickup.

Y = 360 2V

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

A77760 = 1976.

133" Wheelbase.

8 = Dark Yellow Green Metallic.

F261 = F250 4WD Pickup; 7600 lbs. GVWR

DG4: DG = Green all Vinyl - Custom // 4 = Styleside Pickup.

A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

24J: 24 = Dana 60 Rear Axle / 4.10-1 / 5,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity // J = Bendix Power Assist Power Steering.

7,600 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

1976.

73 = Salt Lake City UT Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

Note: The engine has been swapped, it may be a 360, but it could also be a 352 or 390 or who knows. 1965/71 FE engines have a casting foundry mark of 352.

Beginning in 1972, the FE casting foundry mark is a reverse 105. FE engines have 5 valve cover bolts per side. If it is an FE, you'll have to measure the stroke to determine what size it is.

Please ask further questions in the 1973/79 F100 and larger truck forum. This is the LARGE TRUCK forum for 500 and larger series BIG trucks.

 

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Good luck with your truck!