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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Hey, got a question, I just bought a 1975 ranger and the owner was unsure of what motor was in it, based on my VIN, F10HPV41370, what motor do I have in my truck? Thanks for the help!
 
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You have a 351 w/ 2 barrel factory.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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You have a 351 w/ 2 barrel factory.
Incorrect! 1973/76 Engine code "H" - 390 2v.
 
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F10HPV41370

F10 - F100 2/W/D

H - 390 2v

P - Saint Paul, Minnesota assembly plant

V41370 - 1975
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jermafenser
Incorrect! 1973/76 Engine code "H" - 390 2v.
Yeah. :)
So does H mean what OldBlue said it was in '77, after the FE's are discontinued?

The four I know off hand are B H M and Y.
B= "the tough little {7stars}" 300 1v
H = "two uprights" 390 2v
M= "real Motor" 390 4v
Y= "Yawn" 360 2v
The only four I give a hoot about. YMMV? ;)

Just looked it up and found that H is a 351 2v in E-series in '75.

Alvin in AZ 360FE! :)
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jdblood202
...just bought a 1975 ranger and the owner was unsure of what motor was
in it, based on my VIN, F10HPV41370, what motor do I have in my truck?
Like Jerm said it "was" a 390 with a two barrel carburetor. :)
We have no idea what you've got tho. ;)
Is it a V8?
Two barrel intake manifold on it?
Is it an FE?
Did you measure the stroke yet?

Went to buy a '74 pickup with an "H" on the door...
...measured the stroke and it was 3+1/2 inches.

Alvin in AZ
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Alvin in AZ
Yeah.
So does H mean what OldBlue said it was in '77, after the FE's are discontinued?

The four I know off hand are B H M and Y.
B= "the tough little {7stars}" 300 1v
H = "two uprights" 390 2v
M= "real Motor" 390 4v
Y= "Yawn" 360 2v
The only four I give a hoot about. YMMV?

Just looked it up and found that H is a 351 2v in E-series in '75.

Alvin in AZ 360FE!
Yep.

1977/79 engine code "H" - 351M 2v.

Correct although Econolines had the 351W, not 351M...

I've memorized most of the codes now, but I slip up at times...
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Alvin in AZ
Like Jerm said it "was" a 390 with a two barrel carburetor.
We have no idea what you've got tho.
Is it a V8?
Two barrel intake manifold on it?
Is it an FE?
Did you measure the stroke yet?

Went to buy a '74 pickup with an "H" on the door...
...measured the stroke and it was 3+1/2 inches.

Alvin in AZ
Thanks for the help guys, and it should still be the 390, its been a one family truck, and I was at least told there was no sort of swaps involved. Yes, it does have a 2 barrel manifold, I have not measured the stroke, and sorry if I dont really know older ford truck lingo, but whats FE? What should the stroke measure on a 390?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Truck is well used, haha.

And I see your complex cheapened out on the concerte barriers.
 
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^ yup, and yup, that complex just randomly has barriers around. And yea, truck is a lil beat up, no problem tho, I'll take good care of her. Ok, heres a question, trucks got two gas tanks, the one behind the cab and the one further down the bed, which one is my main tank?
 
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The main tank is one in the rear, right by the rear axle.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Thanks for the help man!
 
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You're welcome.
 
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Originally Posted by jdblood202
...whats FE?
What should the stroke measure on a 390?
FE = Ford Edsel = tough *** V8 :)
Here's a picture of one...
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...d202/008-1.jpg

FT = Ford Truck = well, you know ;)
Based on the FE, here's a picture of one...
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/C700-1.jpg

See how the four spark plugs are pointed in like this //\\? :)

The stroke on a 390FE is about 3.78".
If it has a 3.98" stroke it's a 410FE with a 4.05" bore.
3.50" stroke is a 352 or 360 depending on bore size.

When you got an FE... you don't need no steenkeen radio...
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/gearshift1.jpg

When you get around to reading about FE's you'll be impressed. ;)
I know I was, I owned one for 30 years and just thought it was
just another clunky old Ford engine.

Alvin in AZ 360FE+T18
 
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