Do I have a 352?
I just found a clue!
I've been wondering if, in fact, the 1972 F350 I have has a 352 in it.
The VIN says 360, BUT.........
It's got those yellow valve covers, and a Oil Bath Air Cleaner that says 352 on it.
Then, I remembered the # on the exhaust manifold that the guy had sent me before I got it.
It's C5TE-9431-B
So, I ran a search on here, and "The Man", Number Dummy had responded to someone asking about exhaust manifold numbers.
It's gotta be a '65 or '66 352, right?
Check it out:
I have 6 exhaust manifold's that came with an old core engine and I am not sure which ones fit. The core is a 1965 or 1966 352 FE that I plan to have rebuilt.
Here are the exhaust manifolds that I have. If someone could help me identify all of them and which ones are the correct ones I would appreciate it.
Number Dummy wrote in:
C5TE-9431-B = C5TZ-9431-A Left Exhaust Manifold-Use with Heat Riser Valve - 1965/67 F100/350 352 & 1973/74 F100 360/390
D0TE-9430-A = D0TZ-9430-A (replaced C5TZ-9430-A) Right Exhaust Manifold - 1965/76 F100/350 352/360/390
I just found a clue!
I've been wondering if, in fact, the 1972 F350 I have has a 352 in it.
The VIN says 360, BUT.........
It's got those yellow valve covers, and a Oil Bath Air Cleaner that says 352 on it.
Then, I remembered the # on the exhaust manifold that the guy had sent me before I got it.
It's C5TE-9431-B
So, I ran a search on here, and "The Man", Number Dummy had responded to someone asking about exhaust manifold numbers.
It's gotta be a '65 or '66 352, right?
Check it out:
I have 6 exhaust manifold's that came with an old core engine and I am not sure which ones fit. The core is a 1965 or 1966 352 FE that I plan to have rebuilt.
Here are the exhaust manifolds that I have. If someone could help me identify all of them and which ones are the correct ones I would appreciate it.
Number Dummy wrote in:
C5TE-9431-B = C5TZ-9431-A Left Exhaust Manifold-Use with Heat Riser Valve - 1965/67 F100/350 352 & 1973/74 F100 360/390
D0TE-9430-A = D0TZ-9430-A (replaced C5TZ-9430-A) Right Exhaust Manifold - 1965/76 F100/350 352/360/390
Last edited by Yankee farmer; Feb 25, 2026 at 01:01 PM.
The old dude who had it - years ago swapped the engine. Years and years before the young fella I bought it from purchased the farm - where my '72 F350 sat.
There was a couple boxes, etc. of parts - water pump, etc.
There were some large bolts - the kind you would use to lift an engine out - in the floor board.
The partially torn sticker on the Oil Bath Air Breather says 352 - "200 Horsepower" (Think it says 200 - it's torn).
Short Video of the 1st time I started the Truck. Yes, I know the Heater Core is leaking - I picked up a by pass hose for now. I later tapped on the accelerator, and the idle dropped down to normal, and sounded great. The freaking Winter has been horrendous, and I haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet. But, am very excited!..........
The old dude who had it - years ago swapped the engine. Years and years before the young fella I bought it from purchased the farm - where my '72 F350 sat.
There was a couple boxes, etc. of parts - water pump, etc.
There were some large bolts - the kind you would use to lift an engine out - in the floor board.
The partially torn sticker on the Oil Bath Air Breather says 352 - "200 Horsepower" (Think it says 200 - it's torn).
Short Video of the 1st time I started the Truck. Yes, I know the Heater Core is leaking - I picked up a by pass hose for now. I later tapped on the accelerator, and the idle dropped down to normal, and sounded great. The freaking Winter has been horrendous, and I haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet. But, am very excited!..........
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8VwuBXXTF5M
Last edited by '65Ford; Feb 26, 2026 at 06:59 AM.
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I used to have a '71 F100 w/Hot Rod 390 + C-6 Tranny.
I did the Steering Column Swap on it - installing a 78/79 Bronco Tilt Steering Column that I got Super Inexpensive.
Makes it shorter, too, of course, to where the Steering Wheel isn't in your chest - much better drivability.
I'll eventually be doing that to this Truck - probably next Winter.
But, trying to find one of those that is for a Manual Transmission like mine is very difficult - so I may have to get one of the modern ones.
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