[DeTomaso] Ford 351 Cleveland reference

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Shaun, Garth, Charlie and Dan,

             I appreciate the suggestions.  I have used all the sources 
mentioned.   For a single source, Dan Jones is the most comprehensive. 
Unfortunately, he does have a day job.  I was hoping that there would be 
one reference that would have all the mechanical measurements for a 351 
Cleveland.   It appears that outside of Dan Jones' library, it doesn't 
exist.

              John Christian, who used to work for Ford, tells me that 
each engine at Ford had a "543" document or reference, which did indeed 
have the complete encyclopedic specs for that engine.   Those 543s are 
not commonly known. They are so rare that most of the specialty 
automotive book stores have never heard of them.   I have contacted the 
Henry Ford Reference Library with an email inquiry.   I have asked them 
IF the 351 Cleveland 543 document is in the library and IF I can get a 
copy of it.   I am guardedly optimistic that this line of inquiry may 
bear fruit.  It may take them a few days to respond.

              But---if anyone knows of a commercially available book 
with the Cleveland specs listed and tabulated, then let me know.   I 
suspect that the Henry Ford Museum Library won't be cheap.

                          Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles


On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 10:49 AM, Garth Rodericks wrote:

  Hey Chuck,

Here are a few sites I've used. They may not be as comprehensive as 
you're looking for, but it's a start.

http://boxwrench.net/specs/ford_351C.htm
http://loco4fomoco.com/technical.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_335_engine

Cheers!
Garth