Posted by mikekinney on May 22, 2002 at 19:50:35:
In Reply to: Re: Travel home: engines, gas mileage, etc. posted by mikekinney on May 22, 2002 at 19:06:46:
Hi Gordon
The Ford 330 engine is an FT engine not an FE although they use the same basic block and are part of the same engine series. They will probably have 352 cast on the block. They use a low compression head 7.5 to 1. There are two models heavy duty and medium duty. Streamline mostly used the medium duty. They have smaller diameter valve stems etc. Intake manifolds are not interchangeable unless the heads are also changed. Exhaust manifolds must also match the heads. They are a reliable power plant although you will find their towing capacity somewhat limited. Power is developed by the gear ratio keeping the revs in the engines power band. If you slow on a steap grade you will not have much reserve to regain speed. A "Big-Block Ford Engines" book is available from HP Books that gives casting numbers overhaul tips etc.
Mike
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