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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 04:01 PM
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1978 Econoline VIN

I,M trying to determine what engine is in this van vin.#E14HBCC4286 thanks in advance
 
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H='s 351 or 390


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.

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E14 = E150 cargo van

H = 351 2V gas V8 (Note 390s never used in vans, were gone well before '78. 351 may be W or M model, I'm not sure. See the number of bolts in the valve cover info above)

B = Oakville Assembly Plant

CC4286 = 1978 numerical series, May 1978 production
 
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78 Econoline

has not been started since last year , was cranking several times then quit with no power to anything , has new battery Any Ideas would be greatly Appreciated
 
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You need fire, fuel, air to run. You've lost the fire, so starting at the battery, trace it down to where the connection ends.

Basic connections, condition of cables, fusible links, ignition modules, and any electrical component in the path between the alternator and the spark plug.

Start at the battery and check everything.

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