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Apr 11, 2006 | 04:27 PM

AXE168

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390 Needed

Hey guys, I'm needing a decent 390 block, long block or short block. I'm in Central Texas, Let me know what ya got

Thanks

Apr 11, 2006 | 05:15 PM

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You just want a block, or a complete engine?

Apr 11, 2006 | 11:10 PM

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A short block would be great! or a complete one in decent shape to be rebuilt

Apr 12, 2006 | 04:31 PM

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I have a block that I was going to rebuild, then decided that I was better off to go to a junkyard and buy a used one, so I did.

Apr 12, 2006 | 04:39 PM

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AXE168, Welcome to the Ford Truck Forum,

have fun.

Try your local junkyard, you can find them fairly cheap price.

Just make sure it's a 390 and not a 360, this can be done by measuring the stroke of the crank.

Apr 12, 2006 | 04:57 PM

AndysFords

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A 360 will fit, but just ask and they will get you a 390.

Apr 12, 2006 | 11:42 PM

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i have several 390's is yours befor or after 1964 how fare are you going to bore it

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Apr 13, 2006 | 06:52 AM

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I've got a 352 in the truck now, but would rather build a 390 for it

Apr 13, 2006 | 10:28 PM

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If its your desire to save money when you build your 390. Use the 352 block as it is the same bore and block casting as the 390, then buy a 390 kit, a set of 390 rods, and a 390 crank. All of these parts are available through most local auto parts stores as reconditioned parts. Be careful to determine what the bore of the cylinders before ordering your kit. The bore can be determined by your local machine shop.

Apr 14, 2006 | 10:21 AM

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If its your desire to save money when you build your 390. Use the 352 block as it is the same bore and block casting as the 390

Nope, that is incorrect. The 352 bore is 4.00 where the 360/390 are 4.05. Now of course you can have a 352 block bored to 4.05, then go buy up 390 parts..

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