Some typical issues are with the tfi module and related ignition components, tps sometimes go bad, ive seen alot of idler and tensioner failures. Ball joints and radius arm. I am having a few problems getting my 351 windsor tuned correctly and am running out of ideas/solutions. Stock standard ford racing (no. Overall, sbfs tend to be relatively reliable.
The most common ford 351 windsor engine problems include: Rear main seal oil leaks; So i've got a 351w, stock cam that i've ben trying to get to start for over a month now. To make a long story short, it ran fine when i purchased it 2ish months ago. I wanted to go to a melling select high volume, but i had the m83hv under warranty. I guess im just upset. Hey everyone, i'm starting this thread to troubleshoot a problem i've been having with my 1983 f350, 351 windsor. I bought the truck december of 2022 from texas, not in. Check fuel pressure and pull the codes, if the motor idles smoothly it's unlikely there are any mechanical problems. Then get out the timing light again and set the base timing. It just takes some mods to get any of the 335 family 2v heads to work on the windsor block. It boosts compresion a bit and makes them breath a bit better. I hear it makes. First check the firing order. 351 is different than 302.
It just takes some mods to get any of the 335 family 2v heads to work on the windsor block. It boosts compresion a bit and makes them breath a bit better. I hear it makes. First check the firing order. 351 is different than 302. Dampers and flywheels are different. Of course this only applies to stock engines. Camshafts can be swapped. As it starts to move, and requires more fuel, if the filter is clogged, it will starve for fuel and die when you try to move, or at best, be a total dog. Don't know if it applies in your. The common reason for the loss of spark on the 1989 351 in most cases is a bad dist stator. When the engine stalls, check the profile ignition pickup (pip) signal at the. After the change 351 overheated in about 10. Engine problems worsen as parts are disassembled; Extensive rust, water exposure, and pistons stuck in place. Ford has produced a handful of incredibly reliable.
Of course this only applies to stock engines. Camshafts can be swapped. As it starts to move, and requires more fuel, if the filter is clogged, it will starve for fuel and die when you try to move, or at best, be a total dog. Don't know if it applies in your. The common reason for the loss of spark on the 1989 351 in most cases is a bad dist stator. When the engine stalls, check the profile ignition pickup (pip) signal at the. After the change 351 overheated in about 10. Engine problems worsen as parts are disassembled; Extensive rust, water exposure, and pistons stuck in place. Ford has produced a handful of incredibly reliable.
