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From: Michigan
There was a 279 OHV V8 in 53 that was used in P-350 Parcel Delivery Vans. The Ford Parts Catalog doesn't show Fire Trucks, but, that doesn't mean that engine wasn't used in one. The 279 definitely did not come in a F100.
Fred
Fred
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From: Saskatoon SK Canada
That engine was used in the F-700 and F-800 trucks. It was also used in the Lincoln cars from that time. It's rated at 145 HP @ 3800 RPM and 244 ft.lbs @ 19-2100 RPM. If it is in good running condition, I'd keep it as it is different from the belly button bow tie engines.
