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Jul 5, 2005 | 08:04 PM

72ford250

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what engine do i have

ihave a 72 f250 custom superduty. some people say it has a 360 some say 390 i have no idea who's right. i tried checking my vin/hin# but its only 11 numbers/letters long so carfax and other place will not check it for me. whats my options and how do decode the vin # f25hkp85837.

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:10 PM

jor

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The only sure fire way to determine if you have a 360 or 390 is by checking the stroke. A 360 has a 3.50" stroke and the 390 has 3.78". There are different ways to measure the stroke so just query the FE forum and take your pick. Good luck.
jor

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:19 PM

paredneck33

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if you go to LMCtruck.com and order a one of their catalogs it will have info to decode you vin# in the front few pages. the catalogs are free and are pretty specific. Otherwise try looking on the left side rocker arm cover, there should be a label there that should tell what engine you have unless it has been removed or too worn to read.

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:20 PM

72ford250

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thanks the lable is to worn and i will check that site.

Jul 6, 2005 | 07:51 AM

jowilker

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72, The H in the VIN indicates that it is a 390, if it is the same engine that was installed at the factory. A lot of things could have been changed out in 30 years.

John