Junkyard: what cars can i find a 351w in?

[Bigstang1]

Does anyone have a complete list of what cars were available with 351w? I saw a few old tbirds in the yard but i believe those came with the 351m. Just for reference can somone post how to tell a 351w from a 351m from a 302. The last thing i need is to come home with the wrong motor. there were a few LTDs there as well but im not sure which came with the 351w. Thanks

 

[Boss 351]

The 351M400 (335 series) appear much larger (have canted valve heads) or wider than a 351W.

To tell a 351 from a 302, take a look at the distance between the oil filter and cylinder head... The 351 will have a good distance compared to the 302. If that helps any...

Check out this page: http://www.fast351.com/tech/351w.htm

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

Lots of the 96 and older F-150s have 351W's in them.

 

[powertrax91]

your best bet is to look for pre 96 trucks (F-250s & 350s) and vans (E-250s & 350s) you'll have you best luck with these.

 

[Bigstang1]

thanks for the replies...i understand the earlier blocks are stronger i.e. early 70s . what cars did these come in?

 

[Boss 351]

The old blocks are good if you can find them. My cousin's 69 351W can be stroked up to 427 without problems. But the mid 70's blocks aren't worth the extra effort. If you find some 90's blocks from a truck, they should be roller blocks - meaning they can accept roller cams easier.

 

[jacks01cc]

engine block

i have a 351w block sitting in my garage i can get the numbers for you if you would like. it's just a 2 bolt main i think.

 

[slow93]

you can also find 351w in some of the old rancheros

 

[payupsucka]

351 m and clevelands have the thremostat housing on the block and not the intake like windsors also they have 8 valve cover bolts

 

[nosmatt]

exactly, count the bolts, m and c's have 8 bolts...... and thermostat housing in block. just look totally different.....

most RAUNCHeros will have 351m/400 in em tho........ not many windsors there........ and most LTD's from ~71 on will have m engines....

 

[Mailliw]

http://www.fordification.com/tech/engineID-V8.htm

 

[7991LXnSHO]

I would want the newer 351 for the roller cam block. I am not sure the "older is stronger" line is not a false myth.

Have you looked in any Focus or Tempo's? That would

 

[7991LXnSHO]

Where is "edit"? A 351 in a Fiesta would be a fun find.

 

[rbohm]

if you find a 351w block, go ahead and use it, they are all very similar in strength. there are differences though in deck height. the 69-70 blocks are 9.49", the 71-mid 80s blocks are 9.5", and the latest blocks are 9.502(?) so be aware of that when selecting a block.

 

[rbohm]

one more thing, check the number two main bearing very carefully. the last few 351w blocks i found all had a spun number two main bearing, one was so bad that the cap was completely toast though the block could be saved.