Re: Subject : Pictures Please - Ford 351 - Ford351C - Ford351W -

JohnJohnsn wrote:
> On May 11, 10:20 pm, "STUK" <BLOODYBRIG...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
>> The 351C is also referred to as a 335 series engine family.
>> The 429/460 is called the 385 series engine family.
> 
> Ever wonder what the "335" and "385" meant?
> 
> It's the distance between the centerlines of the camshaft bore and the
> crankshaft bore.
> 
> 351C, 351M and 400:      3,35 inches.
> 371 (truck), 429 and 460: 3.85 inches.
> 
> A little trivia from the past.
> 


Interesting. I learned something new today. Never would have guessed 
that's where the numbers came from.

Chris