65 motor upgrades
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The 360, 390, 410, 428 will fit and more common to find. 
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Fredscsa, The 352 is a fine engine for a truck, If yours is in good condition just tune it up. And parts you invest in for the 352 will swap over to a 390 later if you decide you want more power. In the mean time you can enjoy your truck and make other improvements. I would install the Pertronix Ignitor and their coil, a Ford flat distributor cap and adapter, long nose rotor, 8mm plug wires and platinum tipped spark plugs. Have your distributor checked out or just core it for about 60 bucks. Also do the usual stuff like fuel, oil and air filter, lubrication and oil change. Service the transmission and rear differential. Check all fluid levels and pull the brake drums for a close inspection of the brake shoes and wheel cylinders. There will be much more stuff to repair on your old Ford, so post back.
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Fred: Sounds like you're yearnin' for learnin'! Here are some really good links to learn about the engine family ford called the FE - Ford/Edsel. The 352 is one of them, and was the basis for developing many of the finest engines ever made.
Here is another forum I visit often. It is dedicated to the FE engine, and is excellent for good info. Since I found this forum, though, I spend most of my time here, because they deal mostly with cars over there.
http://www.fomoco.com/forumfe/
Some good FE info:
http://members.aol.com/FE427tp/FEs.html
A good primer on all Ford engines:
http://www.gessford.com/images/FordMuscleStory.htm
Here is another forum I visit often. It is dedicated to the FE engine, and is excellent for good info. Since I found this forum, though, I spend most of my time here, because they deal mostly with cars over there.
http://www.fomoco.com/forumfe/
Some good FE info:
http://members.aol.com/FE427tp/FEs.html
A good primer on all Ford engines:
http://www.gessford.com/images/FordMuscleStory.htm
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Thanks for the info on the motor upgrades im wondering if anyone can do a vin search for me the vin on the truck is f10dl684240 any info u guys have would be greatly appreciated also i saw a top of the door mounted mirror in a photo of a truck wonder if anyone knows where i could get one
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Your VIN tells only a little about your truck. If you post the warranty plate, I can tell you more. Do a new post, though, OK?
F10 = F 100
D = 8 cyl 352 2V
L = Michigan Truck
684xxx = May '65
F10 = F 100
D = 8 cyl 352 2V
L = Michigan Truck
684xxx = May '65
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the warranty number on the truck is f10dl684240 the numbers below that are 129 a 581 a 08 by the way im from atlanta too im in marietta where u from also looking for good places in the area to get parts if you know of any
thanks jeff
thanks jeff
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im an old mustang man by the luck of the gods love the 302s wondering if one will bolt up to my trans and i know the response about putting a small block in a big block truck its just a availibility and got connections thing any info would be appreciated
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129 = Wheel base of 129"
A = Color Code = Black
(Should be F100 in here)
5 = Trim Code = Red crush vinyl and red wicker pattern vinyl.
81 - Conventional enclosed cab
A = Transmisson = Ford 3 speed
08 = Rear Axle = Ford 9" 3.5 ratio 3,300 capacity
A = Color Code = Black
(Should be F100 in here)
5 = Trim Code = Red crush vinyl and red wicker pattern vinyl.
81 - Conventional enclosed cab
A = Transmisson = Ford 3 speed
08 = Rear Axle = Ford 9" 3.5 ratio 3,300 capacity
