How To Identify Classic Ford V-8 Engines - Demystifying Displacement

Identify Classic Ford V-8 Engines At A GlanceTech | Engine ID
Back in the beginning of our classic Ford madness we used to wonder, "How can you tell the difference between a Ford 427, 428, and 429?" Also lurking in our mind was some confusion about the 351 Ford engine because there were two types, the Windsor and the Cleveland. When you're walking the rows at a swap meet how is it possible to tell them apart? When it came to big-blocks there was also some confusion because there were really two varieties, the FE and the 385-series. The FE was introduced to replace the Y-block, and began at 352 cubic inches. However, the FE also came in 390, 406, 410, 427, and 428 cubic-inch displacements. Is it possible to tell a 427 from a 428 just by looking at it? The 385-series 429 and 460 engines were certainly big-blocks from the beginning, and, as you will see, it is possible to distinguish them from the earlier FE series at a glance.inline_mediumwraptextrightLet's begin our discussion with the Fairlane V-8 series, sometimes called the short-deck engines. Originally offered in a 221 displacement and then in the 260 size, these two early displacements of the engine are fine in original applications, but the smaller bore size make most modern equipment not transferable. These two early displacements of the Fairlane V-8 have a five-bolt bellhousing pattern. The more popular 289-302 engines have a six-bolt bellhousing pattern. The engine in this photo, while it has a non-stock distributor from Davis Unified Ignition, shows a six-bolt valve cover pattern and horizontal orientation of the water outlet, which is part of the intake manifold. These characteristics are also shared by the 351 Windsor engine. The valve covers used are identical and the exterior architecture is very similar. The dimensions of an assembled 289 or 302 engine are 29Lx24Wx27 1/2H.26854781/techarticles/engine/mdmp_1004_how_to_identify_classic_ford_v8_enginesm dmp_1004_02_+classic_ford_engines+fairlane_v8.jpgT rue


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Photo Gallery: How To Identify Classic Ford V-8 Engines - Modified Mustangs & Fords


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