FE block? i dunno

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Dec 8, 2004 | 07:59 PM

Gunsmoke460

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FE block? i dunno

Hey guys my friend Buzz managed to steal a 78 F-100 in decent running condition the other day for about 2 hundred bucks. He was told the engine in it was a 351 windsor but i dont believe so, my guess is its a 360 or a 390. Now ive heard its nearly impossible to tell the difference between the 360 and 390 but id like to know some specs on it just so i can be sure its an FE. the number we read on it was d7te 9425 sa if thats the right one, if someone could give me some block numbers. i didnt see a 352 but its dark out there so i cant see very well.

thanks Dave

Dec 8, 2004 | 08:28 PM

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I thought the last year for FE's were 76'? That D7 number is a 77' Look and see if part of the intake goes under the valve cover. Thats usually a dead give away.

Dec 8, 2004 | 09:24 PM

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FE service blocks were cast up through 1978. If it is an FE it was a swap in engine, not original. It sounds like an FE number, still, check to make sure. 5 valve cover bolts and angled plugs //\\ give it away.

Dec 8, 2004 | 09:30 PM

thunderguns71

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The more i start working with all types of Ford engines the more i start to notice alot of the casting numbers look the same. Like when I see D2TE , i think FE head , but that exact number is cast on my 300 6 cyl head.

Dec 8, 2004 | 11:21 PM

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The Windsor and the FE will both have the thermostat housing on the intake manifold. The Cleveland and the M series have the thermostat on the water pump housing. And you ruled out a 429/460?

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Dec 9, 2004 | 12:57 AM

ford390gashog

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look for the miror 105 on the block

Dec 11, 2004 | 02:49 PM