Identify 5.8 Roller Block

[danny clemens]

I've found a 1995 5.8 engine locally for sale. This should have a roller cam in it, right? If so how can I ID it from a non-roller engine? I've found that the block would be a F4TE. Would I be able to take a valve cover off and tell? I have never seen anything inside of a roller engine. If I am incorrect on any of my information so far please tell me so.

Any info appreciated

 

[65ShelbyClone]

You would have to pull the intake and look at the lifters and valley. As far as I know, thats the only way to really tell. In theory, a '95 351W should be a roller.

 

[D.Hearne]

Pull one valve cover and remove one pushrod, if the motor has a roller cam, the pushrod should be about 7.5" long. Non roller pushrods are about 8" long. F4TE casting is a roller block, even though the cam may not be though.

 

[347Fastback]

It will not have a roller camshaft in it but it is setup to accept the spider to hold the rollers.....