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Selecting Parts
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Choosing the right engine castings and parts for your application isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Ford's peppy small-block has been through untold changes since it was introduced in 1962 as the
90-degree Fairlane V-8. Although Ford buffs love to curse Father Ford, running changes are
commonplace at Ford because Dearborn never remains very content with things as they are. As a
result, the small-block Ford has been ever changing for more than 40 years.
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This is the large six-bolt
bellhousing bolt pattern from
1965 to present. As you might
imagine, this is a more common
and logical replacement for that
1962 to 64 five-bolt block if you’
re not concerned about
originality. With this six-bolt
pattern, you open yourself up to
a wider variety of transmissions
and bellhousings.
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Though there have been many changes in the small-block Ford over the years, the changes are
simple to understand. In its original form, the 221/260/289-ci small-block had a five-bolt (narrow
pattern) bellhousing pattern. We find this pattern from 1962 to ’64 only. From 1965 and up, there is
a six-bolt bellhousing pattern, which is the most common. This means a late-model 5.0L engine will
bolt right up to a 1965 and up C4, T-10, or Top Loader transmission (wide pattern) bellhousing. It
also means a 1965 and up 289/302-ci small-block will bolt right up to a late-model Automatic
Overdrive or T-5 5-speed. Engine mount attachment points have never changed, which makes
these swaps simple in scope.
Ford went from the five-bolt to the six-bolt bellhousing pattern in 1965 for one simple reason: By
expanding the pattern and adding the sixth bolt, vibration and noise are distributed over a broader
area, which reduced noise, vibration, and harshness. Ford did the same thing with the 170- and
200-ci sixes to quiet things down. If you’re trying to improve your vintage Ford without concern for
originality, ditch the five-bolt block and related transmission, and opt for a six-bolt duo. This will
make things easier on you because the parts are much more common
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Blocks
The 221- and 260-ci blocks differed from the 289/302 blocks in bore size. Neither block had a
4-inch bore, but instead they had 3.50- and 3.80-inch bores, respectively. They also employ
7/16-inch bellhousing bolts instead of 1/2-inch like we find in the 289/302 blocks. The 289 was the
first small-block Ford to have a 4.000-inch bore. And because the 302 also has a 4.000-inch bore,
it has basically the same block as the 289. When Ford first began casting 302 blocks in mid 1967
(as 1968 castings), they had slightly longer cylinder skirts to give the piston greater stability at the
bottom of the bore. We have documented 302 blocks in 1967 Fords with 289 internals. This proves
that the Ford factory built 1967-vintage 289s using 302 blocks. We are convinced this practice
continued through 1968.
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This is the late-model, 5.0L roller-tappet
block, an excellent foundation for any
small-block Ford project. It has provisions
for the roller tappets, a one-piece rear-main
seal, and is designed for the serpentine belt
drive in front.
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Here’s what you can do with a small-block
Ford. Look at these five main bearings with
studs. This makes the foundation nice and
rigid – good for high-revving bottom ends.
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Although a lot of different six-bolt block casting numbers have appeared since 1965, not much
has changed through the years. From 1965-84, 289/302 blocks were virtually the same except
for the cast-in front accessory drive mount on the right-hand side, which first appeared with
the introduction of serpentine belt drive. Another significant change was the one-piece rear
main seal, which first appeared for 1985. Crankshafts are not interchangeable at this point.
Crankshafts with the lip for a two-piece seal will not work in the one-piece seal block. By the
same token, the lipless one-piece seal crank will not work in a two-piece seal block because it
will leak. The lip works hand in hand with the two-piece seal. Without the lip, it’s a leaker.
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John DaLuz of JMC
Motorsports in San Diego,
California, understands the
importance of selecting the
right parts for an engine build.
John’s first question for a
customer is “how do you
intend to drive the car?”
Before you order parts, you
must know how you intend to
use the engine.
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This is the 351W block, which
is based on the 289/302
block. Where this block
differs is its taller deck (1.274
inches taller), which allows for
a 1/2-inch longer stroke. This
deck height difference makes
the 351W wider than the
289/302.
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Two types of small-block castings had wider main bearing caps – the 289 High Performance block
and all Mexican-block 289s and 302s. Contrary to what we have all been told through the years, it
turns out Mexican blocks are not made of high-nickel iron. They weigh virtually the same as their
U.S. counterparts. The only benefit is the wider main caps we find south of the border.
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This has been a sample page from
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How to Rebuild the Small Block Ford
by George Reid
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Over the years, the small-block Ford has remained one of the
most popular and widely used engines on the planet. From the
earliest Fairlanes and Mustangs to the latest Mustangs and light
trucks, the Ford small-block has powered them all. With the
amount of aftermarket support and rebuildable cores out there,
you don’t have to worry about spending an arm and a leg for
quality rebuild – especially if you do the teardown and assembly
yourself.
In How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford you're walked step by step
through a rebuild, including: Planning your Rebuild; Disassembly
and Inspection; Choosing the Right Parts; Machine Work;
Assembling your Engine; and First Firing and Break-In. It also
gives you helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades,
including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It points out
problem areas to watch for, gives professional builder tips,
procedures that need special care or special tools, and more.
Whether you’re a first-time engine builder or a seasoned
professional, this is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-
block Ford.
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Click below to view sample
pages from each chapter
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Chap. 1 - Before You Begin
Chap. 2 - Engine Disassembly
Chap. 3 - Selecting Parts
Chap. 4 - Machine Shop
Chap. 5 - Engine Assembly
Chap. 6 - Break-In Tuning
Chap. 7 - Buyer's Guide
Chap. 8 - Engine Math
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8-1/2 x 11"
Soft bound
144 pages
Approximately 600 b/w photos
Item # SA102
Price: $18.95
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Covers 221, 260, 289, 302,
351W, 351C, 351M & 400
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The Step by Step Guide to Engine Blueprinting
Practical methods for racing and rebuilding, selecting and preparing
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Blueprinting shows the reader how to use precision measuring tools,
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How to Build Big-Inch Ford Small Blocks
Thoroughly explains how to build a stroker, with information that will
help you to better tailor your heads, cam, intake manifold, carburetor &
exhaust system to get the most of the extra cubes. Also included is a
complete guide to head and block castings so you can choose exactly
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Price:
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How to Build Max Performance Ford V-8 on a Budget
This book addresses high-performance V-8 engines such as the 289,
302, 351ci small-blocks found in Mustangs, as well as the FE series of
big-blocks. Includes realistic, low-cost formulas for building serious
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