Big block
The 390 Ford motor is an FE block and was made as a Big Block only. The small block or Windsor motor could be bored and stroked to have 390+ cubic inches. To build a stroker motor you have to do extensive machine work and parts matching. That process usually involves large amounts of money.
No the 390 is a big block the 302 is a small block.
Not without an adapter kit for the bellhousing. The 390 is a big block engine, the 302 is a small block.
ford 390 heads, cam and 428 crankshaft. 360 and 390 shared the same block. you woul dthen have a 410 stroker
The biggest manufactured ford big block is the 460. But you are able to punch it out to a 614 which would make it the largest ford big block.
The point gap for the big block (390/428) Ford in 1969 would be .017". The 460 is also ,017 according to an old Chilton book for a 1973 Ford Thunderbird 460 cubic inch.
passenger side of block below #1 cylender
No it won't. The only transmission that will fit a 390 is one off of 360 or 352. The 390 is a FE block it has a round shaped housing. The 460 Bellhousing fits the 429 351M and 400. All the Ford FE engines: 332, 352, 360, 361, 390, 391, 406, 427, 428 and 534 V-8's will fit the 390
Yes.
On my '65 Galaxie500XL, it was on the front, right face of the block. Located just under the head, and to the right of the water pump. On my '65 Galaxie500XL, it was on the front, right face of the block. Located just under the head, and to the right of the water pump.
No. The 302 is a small block only. However, the 351, came as a Windsor, or small block, and a Cleveland, which was a big block...