Which Engine
stra8up3
10-12-2007, 02:44 AM
How can I find out which 351 cleveland engine that I have in my 1972 Ford Ranchero? cleveland 2v or cleveland 4v thank you
old_master
10-12-2007, 09:26 PM
351 2V stands for two venturi carburetor, (2 barrel).
351 4V stands for four venturi carburetor, (4 barrel).
I don't recall the Cleveland engine as being stock in that vehicle, it may have been changed. Are you sure it's a Cleveland and not a Windsor? 351W was very commonly used back then. The 351W and 302 are very similar with many interchangeable parts. Easy way to identify 351C and 351W is the shape and width of the rocker arm cover: On the 351C (& 351M, 400M), the top of the rocker arm cover is angled down away from the center of the engine and is about 6" wide. The 351W (& 302) the top of the rocker arm cover is flat and is about 4" wide. Hope this helps.
351 4V stands for four venturi carburetor, (4 barrel).
I don't recall the Cleveland engine as being stock in that vehicle, it may have been changed. Are you sure it's a Cleveland and not a Windsor? 351W was very commonly used back then. The 351W and 302 are very similar with many interchangeable parts. Easy way to identify 351C and 351W is the shape and width of the rocker arm cover: On the 351C (& 351M, 400M), the top of the rocker arm cover is angled down away from the center of the engine and is about 6" wide. The 351W (& 302) the top of the rocker arm cover is flat and is about 4" wide. Hope this helps.
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