Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W)

Can anyone tell me about 351w valve seals?

Bueller — Mon, 18 May 2026 03:50:11 GMT

Looking to replace valve seals on my �96 bronco 351. I�m finding conflicting �correct� part number/size info. Could someone tell me a fel-pro (or whatever brand) part number, or even the valve/guide size that they used on the roller 351�s? Thanks!!!

Frank

Oil pump drive shaft??

Sunshinedaydream333 — Sat, 16 May 2026 02:19:46 GMT

Installing a distrubtor on this engine for the first time and I was having trouble getting it in and pulled it out to re position it. I know about the oil pump drive shaft issues...is that what im looking at?? First image was at first and I made the mistake of trying to grab it with pliers instead of magnet and its like wedged in there, gonna get a strong magnet
im just confused because I can't find pictures of it looking like that, dont know how some random object could've fallen in

Acceptable Valve Pitting

AussieEffy — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:07:33 GMT

G'day all. After some advice. I bought used E7 heads to replace the E6 heads on my 1990 351. This is an intake valve from the used heads. My question is, if lapping cleans up the sealing surface okay, would these be okay to use? Keeping in mind this is a stock, low budget exercise.

radiator questions

jswaff — Sat, 09 May 2026 01:28:25 GMT

had a bad leak in my radiator so i took it off & to a radiator shop.
price to recore was not too much cheaper than a brand new replacement. so i went with the new copper/brass same style as the original.

i'm trying to find the 2 hoses to replace as well & can not find one of them. lower hose is gates 20611 & plainly marked on the hose.
the upper hose has no brand name, but has this ID on it, but have had no luck finding anything matching these numbers.
AU 082799CL R W3

i have taken it to napa, oreilly & advance & they are not finding anything either.
the closest i have seen online is a Dayco C70115, but not 100% sure.

any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks!

87 F150 302 Engine Timing Help

Darkz — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:19:10 GMT

Hey yall,

I am trying to set my timing as it is way off using a timing light. I can not get down to get the bolt on the distributor loosened up in order to turn the distributor. Does anyone know what size socket I need for it and the easiest way to get to it?

302 engine identification help

nesty — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:02:33 GMT

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All,
I am a novice doing my first involved engine work. I am working on my 1995 F150 with 5.0L EFI and wish to make sure I have the correct information as I begin to shop for timing chain (root cause of why it is sitting), upgrade intake, exhaust, and rest TBD as I research more.
this is the best I could get from the block. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.