VIN letter code : M
Displacement : 351 CID ( 5.8 Litres )
Engine ID Tag code : K608A - K609AG ( and this number appears on the front valve cover sticker )
Engine type : 8 cylinder - 90 degree, OHV
Foundry group : Cleveland
Engine block casting # : D0AE-6015-A or C-E-G-J-L
Bore : 4.00"
Stroke : 3.50"
Engine crankcase : 5 quarts (includes 1 quart required for oil filter replacement.)
Horsepower (Gross) : 300 bhp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque : 380 lbs./ft. @ 3,400 rpm
Compression ratio : 11.0 to 1
Fuel required : Premium (at least 99.8 octane*)
Carburetor : Autolite 4300 ( 4V ) 605 cfm
Carburetor casting # : ( A/T ) : D0OF-9510-AC or C-Y-AA-AD-H
( M/T ) : D0OF-9510-D or AB-Z-G
Engine firing order : 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Intake manifold : (Cast iron) Casting # : D0AE-9425-E or H-L
Camshaft type : Hydraulic
Camshaft specs : Duration (int.) : 268 degrees
Duration (exh.) : 280 degrees
Lift (lobe/int.) : .247"
Lift (lobe/exh.) : .262"
Lift (valve/int.) : .420"
Lift (valve/exh.) : .450"
Overlap : 37 degrees
Cylinder head specs : Casting # : D0AE-6090-G or M-N-R
Combustion chamber (volume) : 61.3cc - 64.3cc (quench type)
Valve diameter : (intake) 2.185" - 2.195" (exhaust) 1.7045" - 1.7145"
Port size ( WxH ) : (intake) 1.75" X 2.50" (exhaust) 1.74" X 2.00"
Valve train : Hydraulic non - adjustable, multigroove valve stem locks
Distributor specs : Casting # : ( A/T ) : D0OF-12127-G or Z
( M/T ) : D0OF-12127-V
Ignition timming : 6 degrees (point gap: .021")
Distributor type : Single - point set (vacuum advance)
Spark plugs : Autolite AF-42 (gap: .032"- .036")
Exhaust manifold : Casting # : (Left side) D0AE-9431-B or G
(Right side) D0AE-9430-B or G
Emissions controls : IMCO ( with A/T, only )
(49 states)
Emissions controls : IMCO ( with A/T, only )
(CA only) NOx system
Exhaust system : Dual exhaust
Normal oil pressure : 35-60 psi @ 2000 rpm
Dimensions : 28"L x 27"W x 30"H (less air cleaner & exhaust)
Nominal weight : 530 lbs**
- Footnotes & Remarks -
* Octane as rated by the Research Method.
** Less alt., starter, fan, belts, & air cleaner.
Distributor gear diameter : 1.50"
Thermostat housing location : On block.
Valve cover bolts : Qty 8
