might wanna just fix yours and delete my post.
351C swap??
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: North of Kansas City.
351C swap??
Well my 400 is pretty much dead. And ive been looking for differnt motors.. A few resent post have made me wonder about a 351c.. would the Tranny mount up to it? and Would i have to change the motor mounts?? What about a 428 too?
Thanks James..
PS..whered the Signatures go??
Thanks James..
PS..whered the Signatures go??
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: North of Kansas City.
Ok I got you now.. I have my eye on a 72 351c 4v if i get it ti might put it in my F-100 or mustang. I didnt know a 351c shared the bell housing with small blocks. But its a big block aint it?? Right now i say my best bet is to just find another 400 to replace the one that is in my truck.. It jumped time.. and backfired really bad and now it has a loud knocking noise from the bottom end.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,253
Likes: 2
From: spartanburg, SC
no they're small blocks, the 302, 351w, 351C, 351M/400 are small blocks. the 351M/400s have bigblock bellhouseing to fit a bigger clutch.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: North of Kansas City.
I alwas thought 351M/400's where big blocks.. man i thought i knew more then i do. But im only 16.. still learning.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: North of Kansas City.
That is pretty funny though.. Smaller is Bigger.. I might try finding another 400 or a 428.. I dont really want a 460 since they are so heavy and i could watch my gas guage just drop. the 400 is bad enough..
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,253
Likes: 2
From: spartanburg, SC
I don't think theres 50 lbs difference between the 428 and 460.
how about rebuilding the 400, you will be impressed with the power gain from a cam and 4bbl. because its dead doesn't mean you can't bring it back to life.
how about rebuilding the 400, you will be impressed with the power gain from a cam and 4bbl. because its dead doesn't mean you can't bring it back to life.
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: North of Kansas City.
Sound like the 351m/400 are a odd ball motor lol.. dont interchange with much other ford stuff. I am thinking about rebuilding mine but i am scared to tear it apart.. The oil pump has been verly working then it went out. Then it also jumped time and backfired now has a loud knock from the bottom end.. Might of bent a rod. I think i might rebuild it if i cant find a decent replacement for cheap. Ive rebuilt my 351w and been working on my dads Cobra's motor. So it shouldnt be that hard. Now i just got to wait till i get paid. And start ordering motor parts.. Pizza hut dont pay enough to support my hobbies 