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Need 351 refresher!

MFDTRK1

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Milford NH
It's been awhile since I built a motor.:headbang: (years) I actually can not remember the difference between the Windsor and Cleveland. Can someone kick start my aging brain?:hammer: Thanks!
 
Fellro

Fellro

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Iowa County, Iowa
Age of the vehicle many times will sort it out for you. Clevelands weren't factory installed in the trucks.
 
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sawmill slave
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Onaway Michigan
Clevelands also have 9.2" deck height versus the Windsors 9.5". Cleveland main journals are smaaler to at 2.75". Heads can be swapped from C to W if you change pistons, get a custom intake, and block off a coolant port on the heads and drill a new one. It was a popular swap 25 or 30 years ago before the aftermarket head explosion. Clevelands actually have more in common as far as design with 429/460s than they do small blocks.
 

MFDTRK1

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Milford NH
Thank you very much! I'm in the planning stages of building a mud truck and might start with a 351 and build it. Just didn't know wich one!
 
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Waimate New Zealand
The easiest way to tell the difference is the Windsor has the thermostat housing on the manifold and the Clevo has it on the block
 
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kiwi f150

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You'll probably find it easier to build a windsor as there are many more of them and much more aftermarket bits
 
Fellro

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It all depends what you mean by builder friendly. Cost and availability are much better for the Windsor.
 

MFDTRK1

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Milford NH
Thats what I thought! It's been 20+ years since I've rebuilt a Ford motor. I got into diesels and now want to take the gasser route. Thanks for your time and help!
 

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