Blown head gasket, maybe?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 5, 2015 | 04:16 PM

#16

RedTaurus94

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 1,355

Likes: 4

From: Western NC

Thanks for the help, everyone!!

For the record, I pulled these numbers off the engine:

Block - D9AE-6015-ED-23

Intake - D7DE-9425-RD (or maybe -BD)

Heads - D80E-AB (both)

Both heads had a "77" cast inside next to the valve spring, and both had a "3" as well. One had "3A11" and the other "3A12" in there as well.

I don't think any of these items are especially rare or desirable, but hopefully this block is a good place to start.

Jul 6, 2015 | 11:06 AM

#17

RedTaurus94

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 1,355

Likes: 4

From: Western NC

I ran across a rebuilt long block for sale that I am considering with an E4 block and D00E heads. Any concern with this combination? Anything I need to be looking for?

Thanks!!

Jul 7, 2015 | 02:00 PM

#18

baddad457

Hotshot

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 11,141

Likes: 25

From: south louisiana

If you're going to go with a different block, look for a 94-97 F4TE roller 351. You'd be better off all around with a complete roller 351. Better cam & better heads (E7TE castings) Those D8OE heads are boat anchors.

Jul 7, 2015 | 09:02 PM

#19

RedTaurus94

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 1,355

Likes: 4

From: Western NC

Thanks! I'm looking to see what I can come up with.

Jul 7, 2015 | 09:34 PM

#20

baddad457

Hotshot

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 11,141

Likes: 25

From: south louisiana

Look for one either in a 94-97 pickup or van. They're pretty common in both applications around here. I snatched a good-un out of a 97 F250 a couple years ago for $325 (including the FZ 5 speed bolted to the back of it.)

Jul 19, 2015 | 08:44 PM

#21

RedTaurus94

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 1,355

Likes: 4

From: Western NC

I decided I wanted to go the older route, so I am now the owner of two C90E heads. Guess I'll take them to the shop tomorrow for machining.

Jul 19, 2015 | 10:16 PM

#22

85e150

Super Moderator

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 34,494

Likes: 2,809

The C9s are stud rocker, your E7s were pedestal, right?

The C9s do not have hardened seats, the E7s do.

Combustion chambers might be a little smaller, but not so much as to be a problem.

Get an estimate on all the work you need, plus the pushrod thing and compare:

http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...-block-windsor

Jul 20, 2015 | 09:27 AM

#23

baddad457

Hotshot

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 11,141

Likes: 25

From: south louisiana

If you're going to drive it a lot, then you'll need hardened seat installed in those. The chambers are 10 ccs smaller than the D8OE heads, so you'll get a boost in compression with those. Make sure they deck surfaces are checked and checked for cracks all over. Have the Thermactor bumps removed from the exhaust ports too