Decoding the 8th digit on my Vin
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Decoding the 8th digit on my Vin
I have a F-250, Crew Cab, 4x4, 4 speed, with a 5.8L........ For the life of me I can not find out what motor it really is..... all I can find out is that it is possibly 351 windsor..... I need an intake manifold, for a 2 barrel carb, aluminum..... and now I am told that is might be 351 Modified........ and I am told that there is a big difference between the 2 manifolds.......
Here is the Vin # 1FTFX26G1DKA34223.........
Any Expert advise...would be greatly appreciated.......
Here is the Vin # 1FTFX26G1DKA34223.........
Any Expert advise...would be greatly appreciated.......
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This link should do the trick...
http://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenanc...ls/default.asp
On edit... I checked your VIN myself and it does not say if Windsor or Modified as you asked above....
Good luck,
http://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenanc...ls/default.asp
On edit... I checked your VIN myself and it does not say if Windsor or Modified as you asked above....
Good luck,
Last edited by Beachbumcook; Sep 7, 2006 at 01:43 AM.
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Originally Posted by blueiron
Since its a 1991, it has a 351 Windsor motor.
But for this discussion- 5.8L, Windsor or Modified. Windsor has a separate timing cover, and squarish ports in the head. All rockers are in a straight line, front to back.
Modified (Cleveland) has the timing chain cover cast as part of the block. Ports in head are rounded. Valves are "canted" (tipped) towards their respective ports.
But most likely, it's a Windsor.
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The valve covers should give it away. The 351M valve gasket area is pretty much a rectangle. While the 351W is more rounded on ends up by the intake manifold. Post some pictures of the engine if you can. But most likely you have a windsor.
Another way to check is to look at the intake manifold. A windsor has the thermostat housing on the front of the intake manifold where the top rad hose is located along with the water pump bypass hose. A modified has the thermostat housing bolted to the block not the intake manifold.
Google images of "ford 351M" to see pics.
As DetailerDave said, the M pretty much ended in 82. A 1991 would have a windsor.
Another way to check is to look at the intake manifold. A windsor has the thermostat housing on the front of the intake manifold where the top rad hose is located along with the water pump bypass hose. A modified has the thermostat housing bolted to the block not the intake manifold.
Google images of "ford 351M" to see pics.
As DetailerDave said, the M pretty much ended in 82. A 1991 would have a windsor.
Last edited by wilbur996; Sep 7, 2006 at 10:51 AM.
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Thank You all for your help......on finding out if 351w or 351m
Thank you all for the excellent help and expert advice........With all of your help..... I found out that this motor is a Windsor...... I do not know what to say....but to say thank you...... I am really impressed with this site and the Forums....... You all are just to coolllllll.......
Originally Posted by David45Morton
I have a F-250, Crew Cab, 4x4, 4 speed, with a 5.8L........ For the life of me I can not find out what motor it really is..... all I can find out is that it is possibly 351 windsor..... I need an intake manifold, for a 2 barrel carb, aluminum..... and now I am told that is might be 351 Modified........ and I am told that there is a big difference between the 2 manifolds.......
Here is the Vin # 1FTFX26G1DKA34223.........
Any Expert advise...would be greatly appreciated.......
Here is the Vin # 1FTFX26G1DKA34223.........
Any Expert advise...would be greatly appreciated.......
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