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Gary Lewis

New 351C Article

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I picked up the May 2019 issue of Classic Trucks today and discovered an article by a familiar name about a familiar topic, and mentioning a good friend. The article was written by Jim Smart, who writes under the pseudonym of George Reid, and one of his books is Ford 351 Cleveland Engines: How to Build for Max Performance. And, the familiar topic is the Cleveland engine and its siblings.

As for the good friend, that would be Tim Meyer of TMEYER Precision Automotive Machining. Tim's shop was quoted as a source in the article. So, to ensure that Tim knew the article was out I texted him a picture. He quickly called and we had a good chat about the engines, the article, and his business.

Anyway, I thought you might like to see the article. (But, it isn't nearly as clear as it would be if you went out and bought it at the news stand. )

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Gary Lewis

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And, by the way, here's the same article, albeit in a different format: How To Build a Ford 351 Cleveland.

Thanks to Tim for finding that online.

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85lebaront2

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Is that your engine for the classic F150?

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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Gary Lewis

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No, but it looks a lot like mine. I told Tim today I wish he'd used a shot of mine.

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PetesPonies

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That's almost an oxymoron . . . "New 351C article " :)

Pete's Ponies
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1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

Gary Lewis

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Yes, and no. Or in German, jein. Tim is casting new 351C blocks, both in aluminum and cast iron, and hopefully compacted graphite soon.

He posted on FB today that all 15 of the aluminum castings are spoken for, and in our telephone conversation he indicated that he has something like 100 of the cast iron ones spoken for.

And, it is a newly-designed block. So, while the 351C isn't new, there certainly are some new 351C's.

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grumpin

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Yes, and no. Or in German, jein. Tim is casting new 351C blocks, both in aluminum and cast iron, and hopefully compacted graphite soon.

He posted on FB today that all 15 of the aluminum castings are spoken for, and in our telephone conversation he indicated that he has something like 100 of the cast iron ones spoken for.

And, it is a newly-designed block. So, while the 351C isn't new, there certainly are some new 351C's.

That is cool!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Rembrant

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PetesPonies wrote

That's almost an oxymoron . . . "New 351C article " :)

I was thinking the very same thing.

By the way, it's surprising still how many Bullnose trucks I see posted for sale that claim to have a 351c in them when you know they have a 351m.

Not saying that it is impossible for them to have a 351c, just that it's unlikely in most cases, based solely on what the truck's condition is in the pics;).

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

ArdWrknTrk

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Except in Oz.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.