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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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are the 361/391 engines still considered FE?
what are the differences?
looking at a 69 F-700 and it has a 361 and just wondering about future repairs and maintenance
 
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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nope, they are FT engines. They have very low compression, small intake runners, the head ports are smaller, the crank spout is larger, the front cover is matched to the crank snout for size. And they are external balanced. There are more small differences, the bottom line is there no performance in these motors.
 

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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not looking for performance, especially in a F-700, it'll be a dump, I have a 76 390 highboy for that..........
wondering about reliability and longevity and availibity of parts
thanks
 
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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never had one, so i don't know how long they last. They have strong block and crankshafts. There oil pump shaft is heavyduty. The low compression is friendly on parts but otherwise i don't know. I'm sure bearings, lifters, and valves all go out at some time or another.
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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they will last the same as a fe engine you should get about 250,000 miles+
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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You should be able to get everything you need at any Napa or other local parts store. Be advised they will probably have to order 99% of it, and wont have a clue what you're talking about so be absolutely sure what you need before going in.

If you need more torque, you can swap quite a few parts over from the FE series, let us know.
 
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