Classic Trucks:: 1948 Ford F7 F8. 1940s and 1950s truck illustrations and art prints. Saved by Pin Star. The new generation of the Ford GT is the ultimate supercar. While the first-gen had a 500 horsepower mid-mounted V8 with a manual transmission, Ford stepped up and decided to use some cutting edge technology for the new car. The V8 was replaced with a 3.5 liter Ecoboost V6 that produces over 600 horsepower. Feb 14, 2017 - The July 3, 2011 Baker's Restaurant Sunday Cruise-in near Milford, Michigan. This cruise-in takes place every Sunday afternoon during the warm weather months. This is a gorgeous truck that I had never seen before. This 1951 Ford F8 'Big Job' truck was used by the Jameson Irish Whiskey distillery to deliver barrels full of goodness around the US. Sadly the truck was decommissioned and left to rust, until it was discovered by the new owner overseas. We were hired to collect the truck, and ship it overseas. Ironically, the new owner plans to import the. 1952 Ford F-8 Big Job The July 3, 2011 Baker's Restaurant Sunday Cruise-in near Milford, Michigan. This cruise-in takes place every Sunday afternoon during the warm weather months.

Ford F85

Ford came out with the big flathead V8 in 1948. This engine displaced 337 cubic inches and was used in the Lincoln passenger cars and the big Ford trucks. Differing horsepower ratings reflect the slight differences between the two engines. This was a significantly heavier engine (at about 850 lbs) than the more common 221 to 255 cubic inch V8's that Ford used for their smaller trucks and Ford & Mercury cars. Known as the '8EL' engine for Lincolns and as the '8EQ' engine for large Ford trucks (F-7's and F-8's).

Ford F850 Super Duty

Aside from its physical size, the easy way to identify this engine is the distributor, which is mounted at the rear of the engine near the fuel pump. The heads are held down by 27 head bolts on each side.

Ford F800

Crankshafts were supported by three main bearings like the small V8's. The truck engines were built with hydraulic lifters and solid lifters. The Lincoln engines were equipped with hydraulic lifters only. Lincoln crankshafts were of forged steel. The E series engines delivered more horsepower, but also more torque for the heavy vehicles they powered. These engines are similar to the smaller 8BA/8RT and EAB/EAC engines.

Very few parts interchange with the more common 221 to 255 cubic inch flathead V8. Some aftermarket speed parts were made for these engines back in the 1950's, but not much is being produced today aside from a supplier of multi-carb intake manifolds. Most common rebuild parts can still be found from various antique Ford vendors and suppliers.