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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Suggest an engine for 1968 F100

Got water in my oil and depending on what I find, I may have to go to another engine and would like to put a later model in. Can you suggest as late a model that I could use without a lot of hassel. I have a 360 with automatic now. And I don't want to get into the computers.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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428 cobra jet ! do it do it
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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427 SOHC of course!

But if you don't want to spend $20,000 how about just buying a cheap 80-85 pickup with a 351W and using all it's drivetrain stuff.

But I have to ask, why would you want to go away from the FE?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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I guess I am just putting out feelers for ideas...your idea about the 80-85 engine is good, and I am not eager to get away from the FE. Maybe a good 390 would be OK and I probably will rebuild the 360 if the block is not cracked. Do not know yet where the water is getting into the oil. Have not started yet.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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What do you do with it? Is it a 4x4 or 2wd, do you tow with it? Are you looking for something fast or for mileage?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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The only way to stay away from "a lot of hassle" is to stay with a FE engine.
If you rebuild your 360 and want better performance then hunt down a 390 crank and rods and convert it to a 390.
 
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