1968 Mustang Newby

[S. on Da 5]

I am new to this board. Lot's of members here. Looking forward to learning more about Mustang with you all.

I have had it for 3 years. I was told that the engine was a 351 W however I recently change the oil pan gasket and the only one that would fit was a 351 C. So I guess it's a 351 C?

My intake manifold is a 302 Boss....

I have alot to learn. I have been thinking about selling it. I love it too much though. Even if has just been sitting in a garage.

I hope to be able to identify the engine with your help. I am not sure what kind of engine it is. I know the heads have been ported.

Looking at the crank shaft and the oil pump and pistons from below the inside of the engine is sparkling clean!

Here is a pic I took of it with my 2000 ZX3 Focus behind it.

[mustangman65_79]

Glad to meet u. U should intro duce yourself in the oval room

[69fastback]

One thing for sure is that is not an original motor. Mustangs did not come with 351 for 68. There are easy visual ways to tell if it is a winsdor or a cleveland someone else here i am sure can answer that for you alot better than i can.

[Gearhead999]

To tell if it is a W or C an very easy way is to look at the fuel pump.

If the attaching bolts are side by side [ 3 and 9 o'clock] it's a W.
If the attaching bolts are verticle [ 12 and 6 o'clock] it's a C.

The cleveland had the timing cover built into the block.
Cleveland has wider valve covers too.

A 302 Boss was a 302 Windsor block with Cleveland heads and a unique manifold adapted to it.