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Saw this the other day. It's in a F250, I didn't have any tools nor did I find any vin number.



What is the likely hood that it's a good core? Check to see if it turns over, right?

How do I find out what if it's a 351c or 351m?

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that is going to be either the 351m or the 400 as the 351c never went into the F250, let alone had electronic ignition.
 
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Quick google and it doesn't look like the crank and rods (what I'm after) will go into a 351C block.

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Yep ,that would be a 351m or a 400 .Boat anchor !
 

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AFZ said:


Quick google and it doesn't look like the crank and rods (what I'm after) will go into a 351C block.

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actually you can make them fit if you are willing to have some machine work done.however the rods are rather a bit too long even with very short pistons. the mains are the same size as the 351w, which is why the 400 crank is a great one to swap when building a 408 windsor.

however putting the 351m or 400 rank into a 351c basically entails cutting the mains down from 3" to 2.74(i think) to fit the 351c block.
 
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rbohm said:
actually you can make them fit if you are willing to have some machine work done.however the rods are rather a bit too long even with very short pistons. the mains are the same size as the 351w, which is why the 400 crank is a great one to swap when building a 408 windsor.

however putting the 351m or 400 rank into a 351c basically entails cutting the mains down from 3" to 2.74(i think) to fit the 351c block.
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Basically what I've found searching. The counter weights need to be ground down as well to clear.

I'm better off just buying an Eagle Rod and Crank combo.


I've had a bug that I won't to build a Cleveland for some stupid reason and was all excited when I saw that engine. Problem is I only want to spend a grand or two.


Back to the drawing board.
 
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