can anyone help me???
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can anyone help me???
I am currantly restoring a 1960 Ford/Merc. 4x4. I have purchased an early to late 1980's 300 6 cylinder that has been totally done up to put into it. Only prob. is, can't figure out what year it is. Motor was not out of original truck, previous owner does not know this info. either. Can anyone tell me how to identify what year this eng. is?? Appreciate any help you could give me. T.Y.
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Welcome to FTE! Be sure to check out the Guidelines and look around.
Down the page a bit is the Inline 6 forum. Here is the link for quick reference: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=52 I am sure if you asked them in there they could help you out a little quicker maybe. They will probably ask you for a number on the block somewhere. Good luck and see you on the boards!
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Down the page a bit is the Inline 6 forum. Here is the link for quick reference: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=52 I am sure if you asked them in there they could help you out a little quicker maybe. They will probably ask you for a number on the block somewhere. Good luck and see you on the boards!
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Look for the Casting Number on the block. I'm not exactly sure where The casting number is on a 6, But most fords use the Same numbering process. The first two Digits tell what Year the engine is. Example.. C9TE... C9=69, D2TE.... D2=72, E5TE..... E5=85. Hope this helps. I'd look around the starter, or on the side of the block somewhere.
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Hey guys, thanks for the quick reply. I'll be sure to check out the info on the block. All those letters and #'s were just a foreign language to me. I think I will be able to decipher now.
Again, thanks for making my first time using feel at home!
Wayne
Again, thanks for making my first time using feel at home!
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I believe it's towards the bottom of the block either by the starter or on the opposite side of the motor in the same area... you should be able to see it from under your truck... depending on how much dirt and grease is in the way.. Hope this helps.
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