Notices
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1981 bronco with 79 400 engine issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 26, 2010 | 04:39 PM
  #1  
blackbettybronco's Avatar
blackbettybronco
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
1981 bronco with 79 400 engine issues

I have a 1981 bronco with a 1979 351m/400 in it. I bought a cam for the 351m and installed it and i went to put the distributor in, and it sits all the way down in the block, but does not catch on the teeth. why? any suggestions? also, do i need to buy cam for a 400? and what distributor do i need to get, the 351m distributor, or 400 distributor? i know theres a difference, btu i dont know what exactly. any help is apreciated thanks
 
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2010 | 04:13 AM
  #2  
StuntmanFyke's Avatar
StuntmanFyke
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: Central Illinois
351M, 400, 429, and 460 all use the same dist along with bellhousing pattern and flywheel/flexplate. And the only difference between the 351M and 400 is stroke.
 
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 07:52 PM
  #3  
Cudaguy's Avatar
Cudaguy
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Compare the new and old cams side by side. Maybe you got a 351 W?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
memoryman
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
17
Feb 28, 2013 08:19 PM
blackbettybronco
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland
10
Oct 2, 2010 09:55 PM
70converter
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
22
Jan 4, 2010 07:24 PM
ClatonK
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland
5
Oct 16, 2005 06:47 PM
F100_1964
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland
8
Jan 8, 2004 07:35 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:36 AM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE