Hi everyone, I’m replacing the water pump, radiator, shroud, hoses, and belts.
Before I reassemble everything, I could really use engine bay reference pics from anyone with a 1977–79 Cougar or Thunderbird (351W preferred): I took some pics but apparently I didn’t get enough angles.
Front of engine (pump, pulleys, brackets)
Radiator + shroud setup
Fan spacing
Hose routing
Just need to make sure everything goes back together correctly.
Thanks for any help or photos!
Welcome to the forum! Most of us own 67-73 Cougars, but maybe somebody can help. I used to have a 77 Cougar Wagon with 351M and have this one pic, but nothing with the detail you need. Are you sure it’s not a 351M in your Cougar? It looks great!
Thanks Calicat, I had some doubts but the decal on the valve cover on driver’s side clearly shows it to be a 351w. I know it’s possible the valve cover could have swapped but the engine bay looks fairly untouched. I was able to figure out the assembly order for all the brackets that go over the water pump it just took me a bit of time. I appreciate your response!
