351 Windsor What Year???
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351 W -351C or 351M Confusion abounds HELP
I just bought a 351 windsor (not in the vehicle and the owner passed away, his son doesn't know what it came out of but said it was a 351W). It may or may not be a "W" or for that matter a 351. What I do know is that it has a 2 bbl and runs great. How can I find out what it is? Thanks for all your help.
Last edited by samahi72; Dec 14, 2004 at 08:18 AM. Reason: clarifying
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Engine Identification:
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351C/M/400 335 series: 8 bolts in rectangular valve covers. Timing chain housing is part of block. Thermostat housing on block. Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.
351M/400 335 series: intake is 10.7" wide the 351C is narrow.
351W/302/5.0L 6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.
429/460 385 series: 7 bolts in rectangular valve cover
352/360/390/427/428 FE series: Intake goes under valve covers.
There are other indicators but these may help.
Engine Identification:
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351C/M/400 335 series: 8 bolts in rectangular valve covers. Timing chain housing is part of block. Thermostat housing on block. Exhaust bolt holes diagonal.
351M/400 335 series: intake is 10.7" wide the 351C is narrow.
351W/302/5.0L 6 bolts on trapezoidal valve covers. Thermostat housing on intake. Exhaust bolt holes horizontal.
429/460 385 series: 7 bolts in rectangular valve cover
352/360/390/427/428 FE series: Intake goes under valve covers.
There are other indicators but these may help.
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From: Fountain
What Year?
Thanks for the info, I will check it out. Another question, once I find out what it is, how can I find out what year the motor is? It will probably be specific to the motor right?
Last edited by samahi72; Dec 14, 2004 at 01:04 PM. Reason: clarification
