engine identification
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From: Stanley, VA
With Fords there is no way to tell.
There is no such things as a "numbers matching" truck when you're talking Fords.
For instance the Ford D2TE-AA heads. That will tell you they are the standard Ford FE (360/390) head with hardened valve seats, but it won't tell you which engine, what year, or model it was originally on when it left the factory.
There is no such things as a "numbers matching" truck when you're talking Fords.
For instance the Ford D2TE-AA heads. That will tell you they are the standard Ford FE (360/390) head with hardened valve seats, but it won't tell you which engine, what year, or model it was originally on when it left the factory.
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The "date" casting on engine pieces should be within 3 months of each other on an untouched factory engine.
The engineering numbers are also needed to get an idea of the engine
Note 351M/400's are identical as their differences are Internal, inside the cylinder
The same goes for 360's and 390's for pre 77 trucks
You have to measure the stroke to detemine the engine
The engineering numbers are also needed to get an idea of the engine
Note 351M/400's are identical as their differences are Internal, inside the cylinder
The same goes for 360's and 390's for pre 77 trucks
You have to measure the stroke to detemine the engine
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From: High Point NC
where on the block, heads, and intake should i look for the numbers? the vin comes back as a 360 but the guy i bought it from says its a 390 ( most 360's become 390's when their forsale) it also has a 4bbl which i aso recognize as not being origonal if its a 360 when you factor all that in with the edition of the carm is missing the spec tag its near imposible to find rebuild kits for the carb, i intend on starting a thread for the carb and posting some pictures for you guys maybe someone can tell me what it is so i can refurbish it!
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Measure the stroke through spark plug hole or pull the oil pan and ID the crank to verify what engine it is
Casting numbers on the heads are found under the valve cover in the oil galley
The Intake manifold on top
Casting numbers on the heads are found under the valve cover in the oil galley
The Intake manifold on top
