351CJ stock engine pics
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Topic: 351CJ stock engine pics
Posted By: Fordified V8
Subject: 351CJ stock engine pics
Date Posted: 23-November-2009 at 4:50PM
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The coil & wires have been upgaded, slapped a fresh decal on the
air cleaner lid and polished things up a little. Otherwise this is pretty much how I found her. If anyone needs a particular picture of this stock set up let me know. 
 ------------- 70 MACH I "R" code 72 GTS 351CJ 72 TR6 15 F250 Lariat |
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Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 2:49AM
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Nice! I remember when my car looked like that! Actually It is pretty close right now. ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,15 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: GranTorinoMan
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 4:19AM
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Nice, you have the perfect car & engine for a replica Ram Air kit. http://www.fordramair.com/new/artwork/images/products/torino/72_ram_air/72_torino_ram_air_pics.htm -
http://www.fordramair.com/new/artwork/images/products/torino/72_ram_air/72_torino_ram_air_pics.htm - http://www.fordramair.com/new/artwork/images/products/torino/72_ram_air/72_torino_ram_air_pics.htm
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Posted By: Fordified V8
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 4:35AM
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yeah, I saw that set up & realize the originals are both hard to come by & expensive. I'd either do my own thing or step up & pay for one.
right now I'm trying to figure out how to maximize performance without obstructing a somewhat stock appearance. the engine has quite a few miles on it and operates poorly. as I may have to go in as far as the cam it poses the question "how far should I take it". It seems like the right thing is a complete rebuild. ------------- 70 MACH I "R" code 72 GTS 351CJ 72 TR6 15 F250 Lariat |
Posted By: Turbo301
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 5:37AM
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That is a very slick-looking engine bay!
I was surprised to see the "351 CJ Regular Fuel" sticker; I thought the CJ was always a premium fuel motor? ------------- 1977 Cougar XR7 1980 turbo Trans Am 2009 Pontiac G8 GT |
Posted By: GranTorinoSport
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 8:56AM
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Nice pictures. Thank you for sharing! ------------- Scott Eklund Webmaster |
Posted By: Fordified V8
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 9:42AM
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by 1972, engine CR's had dropped so as to not require premium fuel.
I actually looked @ the "regular fuel" designation as a warning to the unleaded fuels which were lurking in the future. ------------- 70 MACH I "R" code 72 GTS 351CJ 72 TR6 15 F250 Lariat |
Posted By: ramair351
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 2:22PM
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i really like the original color of the p/s pump, the stamp on the RH valve cover, and the part number on the top of the radiator. very nice ------------- -Pete 1972 montego GT 1970 Torino cobra SCJ 1970 mustang mach 1 1965 Falcon futura |
Posted By: Fordified V8
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 3:23PM
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I'm with you on the p/s pump. Sticker locations are key, now it's time to figure out which one's go where. My favorite has always been the yellow OK though. ------------- 70 MACH I "R" code 72 GTS 351CJ 72 TR6 15 F250 Lariat |
Posted By: GranTorinoMan
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 4:50PM
| What colour is your firewall? Some firewalls came from the factory painted black and some were painted the same colour as the cars exterior paint. My "N" GTS came with the firewall painted exterior "Midnight Blue". |
Posted By: Fordified V8
Date Posted: 24-November-2009 at 10:04PM
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It is painted black.
What do you figure made that determination? Color? Factory? Mine is an Atlanta build. Schedule date 12/10/71 Color code 4P medium green metallic. ------------- 70 MACH I "R" code 72 GTS 351CJ 72 TR6 15 F250 Lariat |
Posted By: GranTorinoMan
Date Posted: 25-November-2009 at 5:09AM
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My car was built in Oakville, Canada 12/71 and I think it might be where the car was built.
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Posted By: Fordified V8
Date Posted: 25-November-2009 at 6:48AM
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... so it's a Canada thing ------------- 70 MACH I "R" code 72 GTS 351CJ 72 TR6 15 F250 Lariat |
Posted By: Turbo301
Date Posted: 25-November-2009 at 6:56AM
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God bless us, we always have to be different :D ------------- 1977 Cougar XR7 1980 turbo Trans Am 2009 Pontiac G8 GT |
Posted By: mcford
Date Posted: 25-November-2009 at 4:54PM
| the firewall color was not an assembly plant thing, it was a mid year change. seeming to take place around march/april or so. i've been tryign tocollect build dates on cars that have either to dertimine when. Mike |
Posted By: GranTorinoMan
Date Posted: 25-November-2009 at 5:58PM
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So we have 2 Torino's built Dec.'71, both with different firewall paint finishes. Do you think maybe the firewall was painted exterior colour when the laser stripe option was ordered? I'm the 2nd owner and my car had the original paint & laser stripes on it when I bought it. |
Posted By: albo74
Date Posted: 10-December-2009 at 11:05AM
 I can't quite make it out on fordified's car, but is there two empty screw holes to the left of the wiper motor ? they are on my car , what was there ? I've got a suppose-abilly stock firewall . ------------- albos73gts |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 10-December-2009 at 1:24PM
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isn't that where the vacuum tree goes? ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,15 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: iangj
Date Posted: 10-December-2009 at 1:26PM
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Yup! ------------- Ian Glyn-Jones Fonthill, Ontario, Canada Wish I had My Baby Back Montego GT Registry Forum; http://mmgt.forumchitchat.com/ |
Posted By: Classicfitness
Date Posted: 10-December-2009 at 1:39PM
Here is mine   ------------- '72 GTS 351-4b Gold Glow '75 Elite 400 Polar White  My car blog: www.fordtorino72.blogspot.com |
albo74 wrote:Posted By: SquireCJ
Date Posted: 10-December-2009 at 1:41PM
Yes it is, unless it is a 4 speed manual Transmission. |
Posted By: mcford
Date Posted: 11-December-2009 at 8:52PM
| my 4 speed car actually had one. unused but it had one. |
Posted By: albo74
Date Posted: 12-December-2009 at 1:42AM
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I see, auto air tree, 4 speed no needy. Mcford , thoses efficient line workers. ------------- albos73gts |
Posted By: mcford
Date Posted: 12-December-2009 at 2:24AM
| i have seen two other factory 4 speed cars wit them. |
Posted By: SquireCJ
Date Posted: 12-December-2009 at 6:45AM
| My 1972 Ranchero CJ 4 speed does not have one and does not even have holes fore one. I can take a photo if someone cares. My other 4 '72-'73 Rancheros all have the tree. The H code '72 Squire c6 and the '72 H code GT c4 both have a two nipple tree while my '"73 Q code Squire c6 and My '73 H code 500 c4 both have 4 nipple trees. |
Posted By: iangj
Date Posted: 12-December-2009 at 6:55AM
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I just went back and looked at some of the pictures I have of 4 speed GT's and non have the vacuum tree or holes for it. ------------- Ian Glyn-Jones Fonthill, Ontario, Canada Wish I had My Baby Back Montego GT Registry Forum; http://mmgt.forumchitchat.com/ |
Posted By: picon3
Date Posted: 22-September-2010 at 8:26AM
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As I'm going to be adding the correct "Q" code base with the driver's side vacuum motor, could you show a photo where the vacuum line hooks into the engine? On the vacuum tree, intake manifold, carb? Thanks, Paul~ ------------- 1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black |
Posted By: iangj
Date Posted: 22-September-2010 at 9:23AM
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I'll have a look tonight. ------------- Ian Glyn-Jones Fonthill, Ontario, Canada Wish I had My Baby Back Montego GT Registry Forum; http://mmgt.forumchitchat.com/ |
Posted By: picon3
Date Posted: 22-September-2010 at 3:02PM
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Thanks. I have the C6 auto; not sure if that makes a difference or not on the vacuum line routing. Paul~ ------------- 1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 22-September-2010 at 4:17PM
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Nice. FYI- here was my original CJ air cleaner:  Unit had the regular fuel on it. -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |