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jimbo 
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 Topic: History of 351 Commander Engine?Posted: September-15-2004 at 1:59pm |
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Can somebody help me understand what the Ford 351 Commander Engine is? What does that mean? Is it a PCM? Was "Commander" the company who marinized it? How is it different from other Ford 351s? What parts are Identical? Is the comprabale automotive engine the Windsor or the Cleveland?
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Posted: October-02-2004 at 2:16pm |
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The commander from what everyone has told me is a PCM. Commander was the name of the company possibly PCM that did the marine conversion. It is a 351 Windsor and not a 351 M (or modified or cleveland- goes by many names). Most parts are the same other than the ignition which is a mechanical advance only with points and the cap is different as well. These ignition parts need to be ordered from the dealer or a marine supplier; ie autozone parts will be wrong for your ignintion. Other than that the parts are the same- check rotation though. Also use autolite plugs.
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