The Chateau version of the Ford E 350 comes with a compact disco player, privacy glass, aluminum wheels, two-tone paint, and a remote keyless entrance. There is also an entertainment system available for the rear area of the vehicle. The American multinational corporation known as theFord Moto...
In this guide, we’ll take a look at the Ford 429 in detail, covering the engine’s history, specs, applications, common problems, and most popular modifications. Ford 429 Engine History In the late 60s, the Ford FE and MEL engine series were approaching their tenth birthday and were in ...
For 1958, Ford countered all-new passenger Chevys and modestly restyled Plymouths with a glittery facelift featuring quad headlamps and taillamps, a massive bumper/grille a la '58 Thunderbird, and more anodized aluminum trim. V-8 choices expanded via two new "FE-series" big-blocks: a 332 o...
Ford introduced a three-tier approach to engines, with small, mid-sized, and big block engines aimed at different markets. All of Ford's mainstream V8 engines were replaced by the overhead cam Modular family in the 1990s, however the company is expected...
reliable and easy to produce. Its specs are basic, although appropriate for the time, being an overhead-valve, reverse-flow head (meaning that the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold were on the same side of the engine), and with cast-iron block and cylinder head. The Kent can...
I have owned vehicles with the J45, the 2T-C, the 18-R, the 20R and two with the 3S-FE engine. Miles were 101K, 136K, 134K, 128K, and 177 & 180K on the 2 3S-FE's that are my kids cars. The 18R developed a ticking cause the cam was soft and I wore down a lobe. ...
In the case of fuel consumption, she was right. Take a look at this incredibly well preserved 1979 F150for sale on craigslistin Phoenix, Arizona. This almost always garaged F150 has the desirable trailer special option and a very thirsty 460 cubic inch V-8 under the hood. Do you think ...
Rack-and-pinion steering and front-disc/rear-drum brakes completed the basic specs. Escort's original 1.6-liter (98-cid) engine had just 69 horsepower, but by 1983 was up to 72/80 horsepower with two-barrel carb or 88 horsepower in optional throttle-body fuel-injected form. The last...
In this guide, we’ll take a detailed look at the Ford 460 big block, covering the engine’s history, specs, reliability, common problems, and popular modifications. Ford 460 Engine History In the late 60s, theFord FEand MEL engine series were approaching their tenth birthday and were in ...