Last 352 made?
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Last 352 made?
This has probably been asked many times before but when was the last 352 put in a truck? I have a friend with a 68 F250 that he rolled and I am interested in buying the motor out of it. We think it has a 390 in it as he bought it from the orginal owner and thought it was a 390 but it has an air cleaner that says 352 on it. The truck has only around 80,000 miles on it and was a camper special. Thanks in advance Greg NE
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Last 352 made?
Greg, find a piece of 14-2 house wire about 10" long, and pull the white wire out of the jacket. Remove one of the front spark plugs and stick the wire in the hole. PLace a pencil on the white jacket and have someone turn the engine over with a wrench on the crankshaft bolt. Measure the mark from top to bottom. 3.5" = 352, 3 3/4" = 390 The truck could have a 360 in it as well 390 block with a 352 crank.
Have fun guessing and let us know what you find. :-)
John
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Have fun guessing and let us know what you find. :-)
John
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Last 352 made?
1967 was the last year for the 352, as the 360 was introduced in 1968. The only difference is the 352 has a 4.00" bore, whereas the 360 has the 4.05" bore also found in the 390. Both the 352 and 360 have a 3.50" stroke. If you measure a 3.50" stroke, you can check the casting numbers to see if it is a 68 or later block. If so, you've almost certainly got a 360. If the stroke is 3.78", you've got a 390.
ksd
69 F100 Explorer lwb 2wd FE 360 C6. WANTED: straight/clean styleside long box w/aux fuel tank for 67-69 F series.
ksd
69 F100 Explorer lwb 2wd FE 360 C6. WANTED: straight/clean styleside long box w/aux fuel tank for 67-69 F series.
