Just curious what other cars and/or trucks use(d) the 300 4.9L six cylinder engine as:

- Original equipment option

and/or

- Applications where it is easy to drop one in

In case anyone is wondering why I ask... i've just simply had two different truck with this motor (both 80's F-150's) and really like them. Wondering what else had them, or could have them. thanks.

(ps: although I don't know which years, I know some broncos used them, right)

 

I believe '93 was the last year for the inline 6... And F series and full size Broncos were the only ones....

 

Besides any F150 from '65 to '96, you might find them in the Econoline vans. It went fuel injected in the F150 in '87.

The 300 six was also used as a motor in other vehicles, such as airport baggage handlers.

 

original use for the engine was as an irrigation pump engine. It started out as a 240 ci engine. I think it was about 1963 that ford started putting the 240 into trucks. In 65 it got bored or stroked to 300 ci.

 

i used to have one of them on the farm but it was froze up when i bought the place now i got the Cummings for a water pump/generator

 

I don't think the 300ci/4.9L was ever offered in a car, but I'm not sure. I know it was the standard engine in F-series, E-series, & Broncos from '80-91, and in F- & E-series until '96. It was also used in trucks & vans before '80, but I'm not familiar with them.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Straight-6_engine

Fourth GenerationTruck Six
Production: 1964 - 1996
Displacement: 240 cu in (3.9 L)
300 cu in (4.9 L)
Fuel system: Normally aspirated
Fuel injection
Power output: 114 hp (85 kW) - 170 hp (127 kW)


Produced at the Cleveland Engine plant in Brook Park, Ohio from 1964 through 1996.

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240

The 240 cu in (3.9 L) six for 1965 cars and trucks produced 150 hp (112 kW).

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300

A big 300 cu in (4.9 L) six was added for the F-series in 1965. It produced 170 hp (127 kW). The 300 became the base F-series engine in 1978 at 114 hp (85 kW). This became the primary engine of the line, eclipsing the 240. Unlike the Falcon engine, it featured a separate intake manifold which could be easily replaced with aftermarket manifolds offering the promise of even more power, through the installation of larger carburetors.

This engine is also used by Stewart and Stevenson in the MA Baggage Tow Tractor (pdf), as well as a multitude of other pieces of equipment and tractors.

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4.9

Engine sizes were converted to metric for 1983, causing the 300 to become the "4.9". Fuel injection and other changes in 1987 pushed output up to 150 hp (112 kW). This engine was gradually phased out, ending production in 1996 and replaced by the Essex V6 in the F-series trucks with their 1997 redesign. However, it was renowned for its durability, low end torque, and ease of service. Often going for more than 300,000 mi (480,000 km) before rebuilds, many continue in service. Ford only built just a handful of trucks with the 300cid (4.9L) engine coupled with the ultra heavy duty C-6 automatic transmission through the mid 80's. If you actually find a truck with this drivetrain combination in good or restorable condition (and shear big block V-8 power and performance are not a concern) consider yourself very lucky indeed.......you have one of the most durable trucks ever built.

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The 240 was used in cars for several years, but the 300 was never put in a car.

 

170 hp (127 kW)


not bad

 

In 1965 they rated horsepower gross at the flywheel (no accessories or exhaust) and there were no emissions regulations. In 1971 (I believe) they changed over to net horsepower - with all accessories. 170 gross is about 120 net. Note the 114 hp rating in 1978 - this was net, with emission control (retarded timing, lean carburetor, and a catalytic converter, very restrictive in those days, there were no high flow cats).

 

well you just burst my bubble..........lol (170hp to 120 hp)

thanks GLC for the info

 

I didnt know that 80's F150's with an auto and a 6 had anything but a C6. I had an 81 F100 with a stepside that had one and dad had an 83 XLT bronco with a 300/6. I thought they all came with a C6 when auto and I have never seen one any other way. What were the other auto options?

Buddy had one with a 4 speed and a granny gear.

 

now that would be nice instead of the mazda 5 speed with 2.73 rearend

 

Depending on year, the possible trannys were the FMX (the old Cruise-O-Matic), C4, AOD (a FMX with overdrive) and the C6. The AOD became the AOD-E then the 4R70W. The E4OD was a C6 with overdrive, replaced by the 4R100.

The C6/E4OD/4R100's were the strongest. The C4 was medium duty as was the FMX and its children.

 

I don't think the C4 was used in the 80s, and I know the AODE was never used in a FS truck. The 4R70W was used in '94-96 5.0L F-series only.

 

Wikipedia says that the C4 was used in 65-83 F-trucks and 66-77 Broncos. The AOD (not AOD-E) was used in 82-93 Broncos and 83-90 E-vans. The C6 was used in 78-91 Broncos and 67-96 F-trucks. E4OD didn't show up till 89.