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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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Engine ID label 1997 4.2

I have a 97 F150,4.2V6.If I post the numbers off the valve cover can you decipher them for me?On 98s and up the date is stamped on the valve cover of the build date,but not on 97s.Thanx,Wayne
 
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Racerguy?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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Engine ID label 1997 4.2

Maybe since this is a Question for RACERGUY you should email him or PM him. I'm sorry but I don't understand "Question for ___________ " or "Attn: __________ " posts.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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I took a look in my manual and it doesnt show a breakdown of the tag. Maybe someone will show up with an answer.
Sorry
 
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This is how the decal reads from top to bottom;
578 392 315
ESSEX
ENGINE
WINDSOR
7K702BA
Ok you Ford gurus,figure it out!
 
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