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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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c7me-a cast
could you tell me what this cast number means c7me-a it came off a fe 390 i think
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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What part did you get it off of? If it was the block, it looks like it is a 67-70 428.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Check the bore diameter. If it is less than 4", it may also be the 330MD.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Sounds like a block number to me. Could be anything though unless u know its a 390
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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That casting number could be found on several FE engines. Some 428s did have that but many more 390s did also. Pay no attention to it. Measure the bore and see what you have.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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i picked a C7ME block out from behind someones grove, it turned out to be a 390, its more than likely its a 390, doesnt the M mean it came out of a mercury?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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It was originally cast as a Mercury block, but it could have been sold in either a Ford or a Mercury. As was said, my book shows it as being either a 67-70 428, or a 330MD FT block. I'd say it's probably the 428, but check the bore to make sure. Books aren't ALWAYS right.
 
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My C7ME-A is a 410. Like Sean said, you can't tell what it is without popping the pan to see if it has a 3.98" stroke crank (1U, etc.) or measuring the stroke with a dowel, and then you still have to measure the bore. Ford used that casting for just about everything in that vintage. But good luck, you might have a goodie! Steve
 
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the crank is good but the block is done with
 
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What's wrong with the block?
 
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where are you guys getting its either a 410 or 428, like a previously posted, i found the same block in someones grove all original and it was a 390, yes it could be a 410/428 but it could also be a 390.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 03:11 AM
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i have a C7ME-A block and its a 390. the book says 428 block, but the bore is one of a 390.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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I show the same thing....in my book it says 67/70 428...if it is at the 390 bore? ya might have it sonic tested..it may be it will take a 4.130 bore and make it a 428?

Good Luck and keep us posted! Russ
 
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 07:51 AM
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hey guys the motor i just rebuilt for my 69 was a c7me. it was a 390 as well.

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the c7me & c7me-a were either in my book 428 330 hd. But the c7me without the -A was also listed under the 389/391 its all FT anyways.
 
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