I may go to look at a 1978 Ranchero, that's for sale. The owner isn't sure about the motor. What motors were available in a 1978 Ranchero?

 

302, 351m & 400.

 

Am I correct to assume that if it's a 429, then it is not the original motor?

 

"The brouchure sir, Ford does not offer the 429, in fact I've never heard of one, I think that was a Chevrolet engine in one of their sporty cars--they didn't sell very well, it didn't have power like this 400 in the Squire here">*


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*possible quote from a Ford Salesman in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 as he tried to unload a Ranchero Squire with the 400....

429 ended in 1973 in cars (iirc) but lived on in trucks. (diff version)

So if it's really a 429, it isn't original. If you don't know the diff, search for engine ID here...

 

I am quite familiar with the Ford 335 Series motors, and also the Windsor motors. I will certainly be able to tell if it's a 302, 351M or 400 motor. It is difficult to tell a 351M apart from a 400, but I'll know immediatly if it's not one of those.

 

Good.

Even though I really hate this particular series of the Ranchero, I wish you good luck with it.

Happy Motoring!

 

1977/79 Ranchero & LTD II engines choices: 302 / 351M / 351W / 400

351C 2 & 4V's were available 1970/74.

351M available 1975/79.

351W's were first offered in 1969 on Ranchero's (Fairlane/Torino) and were available thru 1979.

400's available 1971/79.

429's were first offered on 1970 Ranchero's (Fairlane/Torino) and were available thru 1973.

460's were available 1974/76.

Info sources: 1965/72 & 1973/79 Ford Passenger Car Parts Catalogs.

For all the doubters and naysayers > >

> > 1973/79 Ford Passenger Car Parts Catalog / Engine Section 60.4 / Page 3 = D7OZ-6038-C .. Right 351W Engine Mount / D7OZ-6038-D .. Left 351W Engine Mount

Fits: 1977/79 LTD II / Ranchero / Cougar / Thunderbird.