Ford 300 Inline 6... what do you think about this engine?

Answer 1

Made since 1965, one of Fords best and most dependible engines :)

Answer 2

I've had both the 240 and 300 inline sixes. The 300 is a stroked 240. If the engines are well maintained, no problem. The big problem with them (and I've had one of each to have this) is that a piston will crack and if gone too long, will scar the cylinder wall. Usually just one, which is kind of odd. A machine shop familiar with this engine will say that this is normal for this to happen with this type of engine. Another problem I've personally experienced with the 300 is the manifold over time eventually warps to the point of causing a vacuum leak. And to find one in the salvage yard is a bit hard because of this problem. Most people (and I did this as well) will replace the engine when this happens due to the expense of buying a new one. Are they good strong work horses? You betcha. It's just that over time, you will need to do some work on them to keep them going strong. Usually when the piston skirt cracks and scars the cylinder wall, you have that cylinder reamed out and a sleeve installed, and replace that one piston, and the engines are good to go for several more miles. Been there. Done that. Used to have the machine shop receipts to prove it.

Answer 3

The 300 was a good solid dependable engine, but contrary
to popular belief, was not quite as torquey on the low end
as the common 302 which is a smoother power source
due to a power stroke every 90 degrees of crank rotation
rather than every 120 degrees. The 300 6-cyl is a very
stout motor with 7 main bearings. They were not installed
in cars, just vans and pickups, and medium duty stuff.

Answer 4

It's the most durable engine Ford has ever made. The HP and torque are fine for a half ton pickup, and the economy is not terrible, either. I have seen these engines go 300,000 miles or farther with absolutely no problem. If they still offered the 300/6 in a new pickup, I'd be driving a new Ford.

Answer 5

I remember my younger brother owning a 1981 Ford Futura and I believe it ran low on oil and no changes, just about no muffler or exhaust. He loaded the back seat like a roaming junk yard. I think he beat that car up a good 5 years. He also was in an accident once; I don't remember any damage to the car but the other auto took some damage. I think it is a pretty good car motor, but not all that in a pickup.

Answer 6

The straight 6 was one of the best engines made.

Answer 7

300 was used in school buses, and F-600's. The engine pulls loads like hell, and last long. They started putting them in pick-ups in 75, they replaced the 240

Answer 8

The best engine Ford's ever put in a pickup, bar none.

Answer 9

i have had one, i loved it, great power, the low speeded torque would pull anything, a hauled all of the materials to build a complete 12 by 16 building along with roofing , plywood , cinderblocks etc. i live in the mountains. strong engine

Answer 10

can't go wrong with this motor. had a 77 F250 with it and have a 96 i bought specifically because it had it in it. good torque, low maintenance and very reliable.