How much oil?
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How much oil?
My original engine always took 7 quarts to fill with filter. my new engine takes 5.5. I have been told they all should take 5 with filter. It may just be different dip sticks. I wish I knew for sure myself.
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
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How much oil?
Everyone with a 400/351M I've ever seen/worked on has always taken 7 with filter. My parents 79, my 78 F150 and Bronco, the few I've done during my oil changing times, however they've always been 4x4's.
Lead Driver
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From: Albuquerque
How much oil?
Somewhere there must be some official (FORD) literature on this but I haven't ever been able to find it. The Chiltons book I have says 5 quarts for everyone! Anyone know a source for "capacities"? Maybe in the CD rom manual offered here?
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
Laughing Gas
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From: East Texas
How much oil?
Believe it or not, I have the original owner's manual for my 77 F-250 w/351M. I will try to look at it tonight and see if it gives the capacity. If I can find it I will post later.
Jason
1993 F-150 300 I-6/5-Spd.
1977 F-250 351M/4-Spd.
Jason
1993 F-150 300 I-6/5-Spd.
1977 F-250 351M/4-Spd.
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Laughing Gas
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From: East Texas
How much oil?
As promised, this is from the 1977 Ford Truck Owner's Manual.
For all engines, 300, 302, 351M, 400 and 460, the engine oil refill capacity is 6 quarts. This figure includes one quart for filter replacement.
Hope this helps.
Jason
1993 F-150 300 I-6/5-Spd.
1977 F-250 351M/4-Spd.
For all engines, 300, 302, 351M, 400 and 460, the engine oil refill capacity is 6 quarts. This figure includes one quart for filter replacement.
Hope this helps.
Jason
1993 F-150 300 I-6/5-Spd.
1977 F-250 351M/4-Spd.
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How much oil?
Thanx!
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
1977 Ford F-100
400m/c6/4:11/Gear Vender O.D.
Crane hydralic roller, forged, ported polished,Deamon,Edlebrock, yada, yada, yada
280,000 miles
Stock on the outside
modified/rebuilt everything
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