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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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decodeing casting num.

can someone please help me decode my motor on the block i found d4af b2a 4m3 or at least thats what i can make out any help would be great
 
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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Casting numbers are foundry marks, cannot be cross referenced to Ford part numbers.

This is all I can tell you: 4M3: Block cast December (M) 3, 1974 (4).
 
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Casting numbers are foundry marks, cannot be cross referenced to Ford part numbers.

This is all I can tell you: 4M3: Block cast December (M) 3, 1974 (4).
You don't own the Ford Master Cross Reference List that crosses engineering to casting to parts numbers?

Josh
 
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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you would think as long as they have used the part # system they would have crossed it over to casting #
 
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