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Mar 23, 2007 | 03:18 PM

Jason A. Robertson

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No tags, NO idea engine size

The firing order indicates 351 or 400. Ok 351w,351c, or 351m. Small block , big block? Thanks

Mar 23, 2007 | 04:23 PM

mhg

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From: savannah,ga

F-what
19 what
must have info

Mar 23, 2007 | 04:51 PM

mhg

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OK i now see the other post
the best way to get an id is a picture
need one of the valve covers and one of the base of
the distributor

Mar 23, 2007 | 10:19 PM

1pump

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All I could tell ya for sure right now is that it's not a Cleveland.

Mar 23, 2007 | 10:54 PM

WA1986F-250

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mtflat

6 - 351W
7 - 460
8 - 351M/400

I just learned this today

Mar 23, 2007 | 11:03 PM

NumberDummy

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Only years for 351M/400 in F100/350's= 1977-1982

NO F Series truck, Bronco or E-van ever used a 351C. Rancheros only.

8th digit in 17 digit VIN's is the engine code.

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Mar 23, 2007 | 11:08 PM

NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by WA1986F-250

I just learned this today

Those are numbers of valve cover bolts, not engine codes.

Only V8 gassers in 1983-1989 F series or E-vans: 302/351W/460

Last edited by NumberDummy; Mar 23, 2007 at 11:19 PM.

Mar 23, 2007 | 11:50 PM

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His other post had more info - indicated that someone may have swapped engines and now it's an unknown. Here's the link

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...no-answer.html

Mar 24, 2007 | 04:39 PM

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You guys haven't hung around here enough. People write in; "How do I wire up a 1978 400 in my 1995 f150?" "Does anyone have any experience in putting a 390 into a 1986 f150?"

Mar 24, 2007 | 06:19 PM

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Okay.... I'm here now.

Jason. Grab a pen and some paper

write down
Number of valve cover bolts on each valve cover.

Next:
write down the ALL the casting numbers off the
Heads (see oil galley)
Block just up from starter
Intake manifold

They look like this somewhat.

Mar 25, 2007 | 05:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklin2

You guys haven't hung around here enough. People write in; "How do I wire up a 1978 400 in my 1995 f150?" "Does anyone have any experience in putting a 390 into a 1986 f150?"

Chuckle.....nope!