New to Me Van!

[Captrick]

Just made a deal on this 1989 E250 high top with the 351 V8, it has just over 65,000 miles and I will be the third owner.
It has a small 3 way refrigerator, 2 burner propane stove, heater, sink and a bed/ couch with lots of storage space.
It being delivered by the current owner next weekend!!!!

 

[highdesertranger]

cool and congrats. post some more pics when you get it. highdesertranger

 

[DannyB1954]

Nice. All of the 351 engines were pretty reliable as I remember. I think there was the Windsor, Cleveland, and Modified. All three were different so you will need to figure out which you have when needing parts. The van looks very nice. I hope you have a great time with it.

 

[highdesertranger]

the third one was a Midland. highdesertranger

 

[DannyB1954]

Maybe the modified was made in a plant called Midland, (I know there is a Midland Michigan). The M code 351 was based on the Cleveland but had a longer stroke and higher compression. https://www.onallcylinders.com/2018...e-ford-351-windsor-cleveland-modified-engine/

This page also tells how to spot the difference between them.

 

[DannyB1954]

The M code 351 was based on the Cleveland but had a longer stroke and higher compression.

I read this wrong. The 351 M was based on the 400 Modified, not the Cleveland. It had a different bell housing than the other 351's. Growing up that is what I liked about Chevy. Just about any engine would work with just about any transmission. Fords, not that way.

 

[Captrick]

Thank you for the link in identifying the differences in the 351, I think mine is a Windsor based on the article but I will know for sure next week when it gets to my place.

 

[Dennis]

Yeah, that's a nice looking set up. I'm envious of the high top.

 

[Captrick]

My knees are going to be happy, way to many years running baseboard, installing tile ,kneeling on concrete floors and construction have taken there toll, I had to find something I could stand up in.