Hamm0ckjames Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I thought I should move my ranting off of the welcome string and get it over here where I think it belongs? IDK, please let me know if i'm lost. Any how, I just acquired an 86 F150 that's a mess. Haven't found out for certain of its a 351w or a 302 yet. It has a 2 bbl intake manifold on it, with a C6 automatic transmission. 6 valve cover bolts on each cover. What looks like a EGR crossover tube on the back of the heads, and the heads are about 3/8 of an inch taller than the intake manifold where they meet. As soon as I can get it running, I'll get it to the shop where I can steam clean off some of the gunk and find the engine serial number. Maybe that will answer the question, I hope. I took some pictures of the top of the motor as I pulled the carb. It needs a rebuild. Maybe someone might have an idea from the pictures? I would appreciate any help you might offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rembrant Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 That's the coolant temp sender. Look at the lower bolt on the thermostat housing...is it behind the water pump or above it? I think that's an easy way to tell 302 from 351. On a 302 you need a wrench for that bolt, and on the 351 you can reach it with a socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 That's the coolant temp sender. Look at the lower bolt on the thermostat housing...is it behind the water pump or above it? I think that's an easy way to tell 302 from 351. On a 302 you need a wrench for that bolt, and on the 351 you can reach it with a socket. Ok, and if it's still readable, post a picture of the certification label on the driver's side door frame on the cab. Should be right next to the striker post for the driver's door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamm0ckjames Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Ok, and if it's still readable, post a picture of the certification label on the driver's side door frame on the cab. Should be right next to the striker post for the driver's door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamm0ckjames Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 I tried posting that picture three times and it still comes out upside down,,,,,,lol I don't know why, maybe it's time for a cold one,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamm0ckjames Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 That's the coolant temp sender. Look at the lower bolt on the thermostat housing...is it behind the water pump or above it? I think that's an easy way to tell 302 from 351. On a 302 you need a wrench for that bolt, and on the 351 you can reach it with a socket. Here's the location of the thermostat housing. It's above and to the left of the water pump looking at it from the front of the engine compartment.. Looks like the top bolt is easy to get to, the bottom bolt not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I tried posting that picture three times and it still comes out upside down,,,,,,lol I don't know why, maybe it's time for a cold one,,,,,,, So it was originally built with a 351 4bbl, has a C6 auto and has 3.50 open gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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