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Dec 21, 2004 | 02:23 AM

thesprocket26

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From: South Central Boise

Need decoding help

I want to know what motor is in this truck. It's a 1979 f350 4x4 regular cab.

Vin number

F36SRFE8220

Thanks

Dec 21, 2004 | 02:33 AM

SwOkcOffRoader

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From: okc

Model Year: 79
Series: F350 - 4x4 Pickup
Engine: 8 Cyl, 400ci, (6.6L) 2bbl
Assembly Plant: San Jose

if you had the axel and tranny codes off the door plate i could tell you them too..........

Dec 21, 2004 | 02:35 AM

thesprocket26

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My friend said it was a 460, but it looked way different than my 429. I was right to question this. Thanks for the info. I am using the motor. Does anyone know if these 400 motors are worth a dime?

Dec 21, 2004 | 02:44 AM

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From: okc

alot of people swear by them.....ive never run one so i couldnt say.....are you positive that motor is original?? if its a 460 the oil dipstick will in the front on top.......

Dec 21, 2004 | 02:56 AM

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it's a 400 cid cleveland if it's Vin number is F36SRFE8220

Dec 21, 2004 | 09:41 AM

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A 400 is not a Cleveland but it does belong in the same 335 series engine family.

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.

There is more rating plate decoder information in the Read First: FAQ section at the top of the forum.