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Apr 12, 2004 | 09:18 PM

66Bus330

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Questions about a 330MD

Hey everyone,

I've recently come across a real oddity...or so I think. I managed to get my hands on a 1966 School Bus that had been professionally converted into an RV. From what little info I had, I was able to figure out that (as far as I can tell) it's a B-Series Chassis with a 330MD Engine. The carb is shot and the water pump is on it's way out. I've searched the Internet high and low for any information on parts, and general specs for this engine. It seems as if this engine was forgotten...

Some questions:

What are the specs of this engine? (HP, Bore/Stroke, etc.)

Is there any interchangeability between other engines in the same FE/FT families, and if so how much? (i.e. If I buy a water pump for a 361 will it fit?)

What carb do I need?

Sorry for all the novice questions, but I've never had this kind of trouble before trying to find out info on an engine. Any help is definately appreciated.

Thanks!
-Dave

Apr 12, 2004 | 10:29 PM

dinosaurfan

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Sure sounds like an FE/FT. Don't have all of my referance material infront of me at this moment, but I'll start digging. Do you have engine mounts on the side of the block, or one in front and one on each side of the bell housing ? Is your timing chain cover aluminum, iron, or sheet metal ? got any casting #s ? What transmission is behind it ? DF, at Dad's

Apr 13, 2004 | 07:34 AM

66Bus330

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The engine is mounted via one in front and one on each side of the bell housing. I know for a fact that there are definately mounts on each side of the bell housing, as I got personal with that area when I replaced the clutch and pressure plate last fall. The transmission is definately Ford (It's got FoMoCo on the gearbox). It's a 4 speed with a built in parking brake. It's honestly the oddest setup I've ever seen. The parking brake lever activates a drum brake that's mounted at the end of the transmission where the drive shaft meets the gear box. I wish I had casting numbers, but I honestly didn't write them down. I do have the ford VIN with me, if that may help. If you want to take a look, I have a few pictures of it before we managed to get her running and move her from the previous owner's property to mine. She did pretty well given the condition she was in (60mph!). I've since moved, so I'm living about an hour and a half from where I have it parked, and I won't be up there for another week or so. Hopefully by then I'll have the parts I need to get her running better and get her in for some brake and front end work.

Thanks for all the help. Let me know what you find out.

-Dave

http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/d/r/drr163/bus/about.html

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Apr 13, 2004 | 08:25 AM

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The 330 engine is common in most older F500 to F600 series trucks. I've seen it in as early as 1965 model and as late as 1972 models. The carb is usually a 2BRL Holley set up that is prone to flooding when it on its last legs. Parts (Carb kit and water pump)are readily available at NAPA. The 330 engine is a tough old bird. If I recall correctly the engine is rated at 190 hp, GROSS net is probably around 145-150.

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Mar 23, 2015 | 11:30 PM

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for an industrial engine, the 330 isn't bad on gas either. In '81, bought a '66 C-600 that our company had retired and empty in back, it got 9 to 10 mpg which was what my F250 at the time got.

Apr 1, 2015 | 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dhermesc

The 330 2V FT Medium Duty engine is common in most older F500 to F600 series trucks. I've seen it in as early as 1964 model and as late as 1978 models. The carb is usually a 2BRL Holley set up that is prone to flooding when it on its last legs. Parts (Carb kit and water pump)are readily available at NAPA. The 330 engine is a tough old bird. If I recall correctly the engine is rated at 190 hp, GROSS net is probably around 145-150.

Besides the 330 2V Medium Duty FT, there's also the 330 2V Heavy Duty, 361 2V & 4V (optional 1974/78), 391 4V

FT parts should be readily available from NAPA & indie auto parts stores.