Going engine hunting (need advice)

Celeb · Sep 5, 2009

Im going to head to the junkyard and try to find a 351w. My question is, how do I make sure Im not looking at at cleveland engine?

thanks

skunk21 · Sep 5, 2009

quick identifiers, the 351w has the same timing cover has a 302 the 351c has a very flat timing cover. If the radiator hose goes to the intake it's a 351w if it goes to the block it's a 351c, also the 351w has 6 valve cover bolts and 351c has 8, if IIRC. good luck on your hunt

Chrome_Rust · Sep 5, 2009

a 351w looks just like a 302 except the intake is wider, and the deck is 9.5" vs. 9" to accomidate the 3.5" stroke. so, look in trucks, vans, and up to 1991 crown vic cop cars, if it is a carb on the crown vic, it's a 351.. It will also have the right oil pan for a fox mustang.....

Celeb · Sep 5, 2009

ok thanks, so the following 2 pictures would be clevelands right

Chrome_Rust · Sep 5, 2009

Either Cleveland or 351M/400... those have the same style heads as a cleveland (or 335 series). But they have the bellhousing like a 429/460 (385 series). Great for trucks. Not much else...

Celeb · Sep 5, 2009

Chrome_Rust said:
Either Cleveland or 351M/400... those have the same style heads as a cleveland (or 335 series). But they have the bellhousing like a 429/460 (385 series). Great for trucks. Not much else...

ok, I bet those things are a bear to pull out of a van. Would I save myself some aggrevation just looking for one in anything other than a van

skunk21 · Sep 6, 2009

celeb said:
ok, I bet those things are a bear to pull out of a van. Would I save myself some aggrevation just looking for one in anything other than a van

more difficult yes, more involved yes. the nose is designed for it come straight out it's just cumbersome. If you find a nice running motor in a van vs another vehicle, I'm pulling the one out of the van.

Shaolin Crane · Sep 6, 2009

i dont know about you, but i dont think i would be all that unhappy if i found a actual 351C in a yard

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