engine id

lgdb · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2003, 01:01 PM

Can someone help id my engine? The numbers on the back of the block are D9AE-6015-ED17. Below the ED17 is 9A10.
Thanks for any help......

mk · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2003, 04:33 PM

What the casting numbers tell us is that it's a 79 block (D9= 79) and the 9A10 looks like the date code (79-Jan- 10). Do you have the truck to go with it?-your door tag will have the engine code on it. Is the thermostat/upper rad hose outlet located in the intake manifold or in the block? How many bolts in the valve covers?

lgdb · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2003, 06:54 PM

No we do not have the truck to go with it. The thermostat/upper rad is located in the intake manifold and the valve cover has 6 bolts.

Mil1ion · #4 (**permalink**) 03-23-2003, 07:00 PM

Sounds like a 302 to me.
Oiginally designed for a 79 Large Ford Car.

Craigwell · #5 (**permalink**) 03-23-2003, 07:13 PM

Now THAT would be a wicked addition to an already incredible site.. Imagine a casting number decoder on the site, somewhat like the VIN decoder site that exists elsewhere on the web..

too bad i'm only good for ideas, and not programming