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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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Question 56 bus w/ 429?

I have a '56 Ford bus that was converted to a camper. It has a transplanted engine in it. A friend claims that it is a 429. Looking for any help. Engine tag reads: RM-2 62370. Has cross over exhaust on the front of the engine and distributer in the back.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Y block. (272-312) have no idea what the tag means.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Do you know where there may be another stamping on the block?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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this will be easier to understand then me telling you. http://www.ford-y-block.com/Block%20identification.htm hope it helps, -4speed
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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It is a C2AE! Good site!

Thanks for your help.

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