Two part question

[Print Dad 58]

Hello All,
Once again I turn to the Pro's for some help.
I have a 2 part question - I am trying to help a buddy
with his 70 Fastback - - 351C - 4 speed - power steering.

I realize this is not a total tech question but this does kinda deal with

tech issues

The car needs a lot of work but it is a long term project.

Tonight we were looking at the "clutch release lever or fork" and it has
been welded a bit by a previous owner.

So question #1 - does anyone know the part number for this original part

This leads to my second question which is kinda stupid I guess as I have had our 70 Mach for about 40 years,

Question 2 - - Although I consider the 351C a small block and I am pretty certain that is how Ford categorizes it - -there is always some confusion when buying parts.

for example - on e-bay - there are about 4 "forks" that say they are for a Boss 302 or big block motors.
This leads me to some confusion - -will the fork from a big block fit my friends 351C - -2 barrel heads if that matters although I don't think it would.

So I need to know what you guys think. I have had the same issue with simple things like chrome alternator brackets - -they say "small block" and mention the common 302, 289 -351W etc - -but I get confused

So although Ford may consider the 351C a small block - what do the parts repo people consider our motors

I know this is a silly question but need advice and opinions from some of the members here

as always - -Thanks in advance - Print Dad - -(Sam)

[Mach1 Driver 560]

Hey Sam, nice to see you back. I'm no help with the fork, but the big blocks start with the 390. A stroked 302 or 351 is still a small block, even though the new displacement may be over 400 cid.

[barnett468 418]

[Print Dad 58]

Hello All,

First - - Mach1 Driver - - I understand the motor sizes as defined by Ford

and have been running small blocks since the 60's  - -where I get confused is

when people say - -fits this or that especially with the small blocks which I consider

all the stuff like 260, 289. 302 351W etc - - Heck I recall the Yblocks and all that

​but still I get confused because I consider the 351C a small block but many of the parts for

​the 289s act won't fit

 

Barnett468 - -perfect - -thanks so much. This will help him a LOT

 

He and I both like to buy NOS parts when possible but many people

say that it will fit this and that - -but at least with a part number we should be

able to tell what will fit

 

If you guys get a second  -please check out flea bay and see the several "forks" that they say will work

I am not certain they will

 

Thanks again for the great help

 

Be well - -work safe - -Sam

[barnett468 418]

No prob.

 

If you want an NOS one let me know . I or a friend of mine may have one.