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FE engine
how or what is the difference of a FE engine and not an FE engine. what is the deciding factors, or special qualities/properties. basicaly what is an FE engine and what makes an FE engine an FE engine. 
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An FE engine is simply the designation for a "family" of engines used in the 60's and 70's. They ranged in sizes from the 352 to the 428. The 360 being the most common. They all appear very similiar, built on the same block, etc.
Debate ranges on what exactly the FE stands for. Some believe it's simply "Ford Engine" others believe it meant "Ford Edsel". I've never seen conclusive evidence either way.
You can find more and detailed information in the FE engine forum here or even the 67-72 and 73-79 forums.
Debate ranges on what exactly the FE stands for. Some believe it's simply "Ford Engine" others believe it meant "Ford Edsel". I've never seen conclusive evidence either way.
You can find more and detailed information in the FE engine forum here or even the 67-72 and 73-79 forums.
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FEs are what most refer to as big blocks. the FE engines come from one basic block casting and weigh close to 700 pounds. they will also take alot of abuse and keep running for a long time. This is the engine Ford used for NASCAR in the 60s and 70s.
They are more of a medium duty engine, used in big cars and up to f600 trucks. There is also a heavy duty version called the FT, that had a forged crank and was used in bigdumptrucks and school busses.
you can spot one by the unusual intake. Unlike other engines, the valve covers sit partialy on the intake.
They are more of a medium duty engine, used in big cars and up to f600 trucks. There is also a heavy duty version called the FT, that had a forged crank and was used in bigdumptrucks and school busses.
you can spot one by the unusual intake. Unlike other engines, the valve covers sit partialy on the intake.
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If you want check out my gallery I have a total engine build on a Ford Fe engine it is a 390 with a 428 Crank. Or check out my website and click on the Brians truck
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