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Head Question
Posted: May 24, 2007, 2:16 pm
by tanman722001
Hi Guys,Im going to need to do something to my heads on my 66 F350 with a 352.I have a really good set of 390 heads,That im going to put on it.Do I have to change anything?Which pushrods do I need to use?Is there anything else im not thinking of ?I know the 352 and 390 are the same family.Just want to check to make sure i wasnt forgetting something.Thanks Tony
Posted: May 24, 2007, 2:29 pm
by Johnny Canuck
do you have the pushrods from the 390? I think either one would work, the block and heads are are the same family of engine, but the variations in the heads makes me say to use the pushrods out of that engine.
Posted: May 24, 2007, 3:14 pm
by Uncle Skip
What casting number is on the 390 heads?
In either case, make sure to have hardened seats put in for your unleaded gas.
U@ss
Posted: May 24, 2007, 3:18 pm
by jakdad
Don't forget the oil restrictors while you have it down.
Posted: May 24, 2007, 3:23 pm
by tanman722001
The 390 head was rebuilt about 2 years ago with harden seat.I have the complete 390 engine.I will try to get the cast number off them (where is it located)soon.What you mean the oil restrictors?Thanks for the input guys.Tony
Posted: May 24, 2007, 3:32 pm
by Johnny Canuck
Posted: May 24, 2007, 3:38 pm
by jakdad
Here's a link to my album.
http://fordtruk.com/forums/album.php?user_id=77
Pics of my heads with location to put restrictors. The oil hole is 5/16" so I was able to use a 3/8" tap to thread it. I went to the hardware and got some 3/8" allen head screws. I drilled a 3/32" hole in the screws. You can use some Loctite on the threads if you like. It's not a process that requires precision machine work. If any of the guys are in your area, they could show you much better than I describe it. It will keep your valve covers from filling up with oil. Good luck.
Posted: May 24, 2007, 5:12 pm
by tanman722001
The code I found on the heads are D2TEAA.I found this between the second and third sparkplug holes.Is this the right code?Does it mean anything?
Posted: May 24, 2007, 5:13 pm
by Johnny Canuck
D2T=1972 truck
Posted: May 24, 2007, 8:01 pm
by tanman722001
Is that good or bad?As far as the heads
Posted: May 24, 2007, 8:24 pm
by Uncle Skip
Yeah. Not so good. They're smog heads. You might be better off with the original 352 units if you'll put the seats in them.
Posted: May 24, 2007, 9:21 pm
by tanman722001
If its 72 heads how can they be smog? What does that mean? They've already been rebuilt with new valves and valve seats.