Block Identification
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Block Identification
So I thought I was over it, but it's been bugging me again. My block isn't original. Engineering id number is F2TE6015CA date code is 6H9. Also has(had) two aluminum tags one says MEXICO the other says 2725 680812. I've been assuming its a boat motor because of the brass core plugs and the 160* stat that was in it. But I can't find a single reference to that casting number. I've been assuming it was cast for an industrial application or a crate engine. But I got nothing and it's starting to make me crazy. Anyone got a clue?
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The F2TE designation means it was cast on or after 1992. The fact that it has two tags indicates it may have been a commercial rebuild (e.g. Jasper, etc.) and that probably would account for the brass freeze plugs too. Are the bores still 4.000 or has it been re-bored?
No particular year block is any better than any other year. The biggest factor is what condition are the machined surfaces, bores, bearing saddles, etc.
No particular year block is any better than any other year. The biggest factor is what condition are the machined surfaces, bores, bearing saddles, etc.
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The F2TE designation means it was cast on or after 1992. The fact that it has two tags indicates it may have been a commercial rebuild (e.g. Jasper, etc.) and that probably would account for the brass freeze plugs too. Are the bores still 4.000 or has it been re-bored?
No particular year block is any better than any other year. The biggest factor is what condition are the machined surfaces, bores, bearing saddles, etc.
No particular year block is any better than any other year. The biggest factor is what condition are the machined surfaces, bores, bearing saddles, etc.
The later FI blocks did not have the area for the fuel pump machined to bolt a pump in place but you can have it done as the block is casted for it.
I was told if you do get a JY FI block the cam will take the bolt on pump once you open the hole and drill / tap the block but I have not done this.
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Haven't had the head off, but I'm thinking about tearing into it more every day. Mostly curious if the engine was in a truck before or if it was an extra cast for a replacement or if it was originally in an industrial application. Trying to guess at it's history and how it came to be in my truck. If it was a crate engine or sourced from another application and rebuilt specifically for my truck. I can't find any references online to the CA design series, was curious if anyone was familiar with the engineering id number and what I could infer from it. I had considered it being a rebuild, but figured those would be tagged or stamped with a reman's logo somewhere. I believe that date reads august 9 of 96 which would put it being made after they quit putting them in trucks I think which is why I have been leaning towards surplus or industrial application.
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Unless you need to bolt a fuel pump to the side of the block
The later FI blocks did not have the area for the fuel pump machined to bolt a pump in place but you can have it done as the block is casted for it.
I was told if you do get a JY FI block the cam will take the bolt on pump once you open the hole and drill / tap the block but I have not done this.
The later FI blocks did not have the area for the fuel pump machined to bolt a pump in place but you can have it done as the block is casted for it.
I was told if you do get a JY FI block the cam will take the bolt on pump once you open the hole and drill / tap the block but I have not done this.
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Unless you need to bolt a fuel pump to the side of the block
The later FI blocks did not have the area for the fuel pump machined to bolt a pump in place but you can have it done as the block is casted for it.
I was told if you do get a JY FI block the cam will take the bolt on pump once you open the hole and drill / tap the block but I have not done this.
The later FI blocks did not have the area for the fuel pump machined to bolt a pump in place but you can have it done as the block is casted for it.
I was told if you do get a JY FI block the cam will take the bolt on pump once you open the hole and drill / tap the block but I have not done this.
On blocks made for FI cars or trucks the fuel pump boss & bolt holes were NOT machined to bolt a pump in place but that were casted so if you wanted to machine them for a pump you could.
AFAIK there is nothing else bolted on where the fuel pump would be other wise. You can use a non-FI block in a FI car / truck be bolting a pump in place (looks like crap) or a block off plate.
There are 4 bosses in front of the fuel pump, 2 front ones are used for the P/S pump in picture, that the AC main bracket uses.
Behind the fuel pump is the motor mount bosses.
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Yeah, fuel pump boss isn't drilled out for the fuel pump arm but the mounting holes were drilled and tapped because in the efi application they used those holes to attach something else to the motor. As I said, I can't remember what it is off the top of my head.That may not be true for all motors, but for this one it is.
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Yeah, fuel pump boss isn't drilled out for the fuel pump arm but the mounting holes were drilled and tapped because in the efi application they used those holes to attach something else to the motor. As I said, I can't remember what it is off the top of my head.That may not be true for all motors, but for this one it is.
Would like to know what the bolt holes were used for on a EFI motor at some point.
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I remembered where I could find a picture. Look at this exploded diagram. It's where they attached the coil. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#&gid=1&pid=1
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