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1969 "M" 351w (4V)

Typical 1969 M-code assembly

Known Domestic Applications: Ford & Lincoln-Mercury Car Divisions, only

Model-years Car lines involved
1969 Cougar, Fairlane
Montego, Mustang
Shelby-Mustang GT350
1970 Shelby-Mustang GT350

General Specifications

All figures taken from original Ford literature

engine type 8 cylinder
90 degree,OHV
displacement 351 CID
foundry group Windsor
maximum
horsepower
290Bhp @ 4,800rpm
maximum
torque
385 lbs./ft. @ 3,200rpm
maximum standard
bore x stroke
4.00" x 3.50"
heavy-duty mains? n/a
max. compression ratio
(w/ service-type gaskets)
10.7:1
combustion chamber
(volume)
58.9cc - 61.9cc
(quench type)
carburetor Autolite 4300-A (4V)
squarebore

(automatic choke)
fuel requirement premium
intake manifold mat'l. cast iron
aluminum (GT350 only)
valve-train type hydraulic
camshaft specs
(basic)
duration (int.)  256°
duration (exh.)  270°
lift (lobe/int.) .260"
lift (lobe/exh.) .278"
lift (valve/int.) .425"
lift (valve/exh.) .450"
overlap  .33°
intake valve
(head diameter)
1.834" - 1.849"
exhaust valve
(head diameter)
1.533" - 1.548"
distributor single-pointset
vacuum advance
spark plugs Autolite BF-32
emission controls
(50 states)
IMCO (with A/T, only)
nominal weight
(less alt., starter, fan,
belts, & air cleaner)
515 lbs.

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