help?

[jhndrrus]

so heres the story...

i got this 360 in my f100 and its been non-opped for 10 years, hasn't ran in almost a year. i dont know how its gona run so i want to tear into it and check it out. i go to a tech school and i just got into a hot rod class. it just so happens that our own engines can be our group projects for 3 weeks. where can i find specs( clearences, end play, torque, etc.) inside and out for this thing quick?

[rubiranch]

If you can turn it over I would try and get it started to see if it even needs to be torn apart or not.

If your school doesn't have the proper service manuals check your local public library.

[ares360]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_FE_engine#360_Truck

this should give you a little info

[basketcase0302]

jhndrrus,

A Chiltons or Clymers manual is a good start too.
You can usually find them at about any parts store.

Basketcase

[old_mare]

The old saying: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." applies here.

my

[SteveC]

well before you do anything along the lines of tearing the engine apart you should perform a compression test and then a leak down test. That will give you a pretty good idea on how condition of the insides of the engine is, and where if there are problems where to start looking.

Your auto class should be able to help you with this or if not ask on here i can try to help you through it or some one else can as well.

A chiltons/haynes manual on Ford FE engines as well as a set of shop manuals for your year of truck will be invaluable here.

I my self have a 67 with a 352 engine that needs rebuilt ran ok despite all the valve problems and low compression. Im gonna start getting it rebuilt this october or so when we start rebuilding engines in auto class here at the college.