years models without 390 option
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years models without 390 option
i thought i had this down and searched without success so this is to hopefully pound it into my head and have a title that will be found in a search.
what models and years were not able to sport the 390 from the factory.
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what models and years were not able to sport the 390 from the factory.
thanks
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1968/76 F100/350
The engine code is the 4th digit of the VIN.
H = 390 2V
M = 390 4V (1974/76 only)
Y = 360 2V
4WD: The 360 2V only was the only V8 installed 1968/76.
No 360/390's in F100/350's before 1968 or after 1976.
The engine code is the 4th digit of the VIN.
H = 390 2V
M = 390 4V (1974/76 only)
Y = 360 2V
4WD: The 360 2V only was the only V8 installed 1968/76.
No 360/390's in F100/350's before 1968 or after 1976.
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correct the 77 1/2 model year was the last for the FE motor in any vehical really. Ford however stuffed a few in the late 77s to clear inventory on the FE.
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1968 was the first year the 360 and 390 were offered in F100/350's.
1976 was the last year the 360 and 390 were installed in F100/350's.
1965/67: The only V8 available in F100/350's was the 352 2V.
1977/79 F100/350 V8's: 302 2V (F100/150 only), 351M 2V, 400 2V and 460 4V.
V8 4WD's: 1965/67: 352 2V / 1968/76: 360 2V / 1977/79: 351M/400.
There is no such Ford thing as a 1977.5. Some people refer to 1977.5 inre to the last High Boys, but Ford never did.
The last 1977 F250 4WD (High Boy) was assembled before serial number Y20,001.
All the 1977 V8 4WD's...High Boys or not, came with either 351M's or 400's.
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OK, so this thread comes at a good time as I have a question. Will a 390 fit in a 1977 F-150 2WD with a C-6 originally equipped with a 351M? Are the motor mount brackets to the frame in the same location so the motor mounts on block line-up or do the brackets have to be changed? Is it a drop and go?
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Look up 6038's or 6068's, it sez right there 1973/79 F100/350.
btw: In CA in 1979, you could not get a 460 in anything but an F250/350 because of the emission requirements BS.
I bought a new Lariat Stupor Cab, had to settle for the 400.
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That's not what I recall, and the parts catalog doesn't agree with you.
Look up 6038's or 6068's, it sez right there 1973/79 F100/350.
btw: In CA in 1979, you could not get a 460 in anything but an F250/350 because of the emission requirements BS.
I bought a new Lariat Stupor Cab, had to settle for the 400.
Look up 6038's or 6068's, it sez right there 1973/79 F100/350.
btw: In CA in 1979, you could not get a 460 in anything but an F250/350 because of the emission requirements BS.
I bought a new Lariat Stupor Cab, had to settle for the 400.
I have a 1978 F-series buying guide from back then, and it sez 460 4V was only available in F150 or heavier except in CA as you previously stated. It also sez you aren't able to get a 300 or 302 in CA in Supercabs, only regular cabs.
I had a factory-installed 460 in a '79 F150 2wd. Didn't make much difference in power from a 400 due to smog requirements.
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Just saw them. 
I have a 1978 F-series buying guide from back then, and it sez 460 4V was only available in F150 or heavier except in CA as you previously stated. It also sez you aren't able to get a 300 or 302 in CA in Supercabs, only regular cabs.
I had a factory-installed 460 in a '79 F150 2wd. Didn't make much difference in power from a 400 due to smog requirements.
I have a 1978 F-series buying guide from back then, and it sez 460 4V was only available in F150 or heavier except in CA as you previously stated. It also sez you aren't able to get a 300 or 302 in CA in Supercabs, only regular cabs.
I had a factory-installed 460 in a '79 F150 2wd. Didn't make much difference in power from a 400 due to smog requirements.
Both were gutless smogged up terds and neither one had enough get up and go to pull a sick trollop off a porcelain device!