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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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i own a 79 f250 automatic and i want to now what engine i'm lookin at
 
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Hi Able and welcome to FTE
How many bolts are in the valvecovers? Is the thermostat housing in the intake manifold or on the front of the block.
Post your VIN number and I can tell you what came in it.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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400 is my guess.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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I'm betting it's a 360
 
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400 is my guess.
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1976 was the last year of the 360 and 390 although i do have a 390 in my 1979 f150. A transplant of course.
 
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I'll shoot for a 460 since nobody has picked it yet.

Hey, it could happen.
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