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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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351 Engine Differences

Hey group.

How do I tell if I have a 351W/M/C?

Thanks
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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What year is it? Consitering this is in the 87-96 fourm, I would say you have a 351W.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 06:20 AM
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If you have a big block bell housing then you have a 351M/400. If you have a small block bell housing then you should have a 302 or 351W.
I have forgoteen the measurement between the top two bell housing bolts. I think the SB is like 6 inches and the BB 8 inches but don't hold me to that.

I could measure them when I get home.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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Sorry about that.

I have a 1996 F150 extended cab short bed 4.4

Roland

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What year is it? Consitering this is in the 87-96 fourm, I would say you have a 351W.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Thats 4X4.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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you've got a 351W Your engine build tag should read Windsor
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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Thanks guys for the help.

351W Now the question becomes "Is that a good thing or bad"

Roland
96 F-150 4X4
 
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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In my opinion it is a good thing. I have 335K miles on my 94 F-150 ext cab. I did a rebuild at 245K still running strong and getting 17 mpg on hwy. It has been retired to the farm for farm use but just minor body rust is all.
 
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