casting numbers
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
casting numbers
I have a block that was given to me I was told that it was a 360. I have numbers off of it. Under the oil filter adapter was 8F18 or 8FI8 with EI stamped above it. left front has 30 DIF on it, and rear of block has 352 29 stamped on it. If anyone has any information please let me know.
Needsmorecoffee.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
8F18 is the date code of 68/June/18th. DIF is the foundry (dearborn iron foundry) Measure the bore. 360 and 390 blocks have the same bore and are basically the same. I got your email and sent you a reply. A block without casting numbers is a pretty common thing to find. G.
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,934
Likes: 0
From: iowa
yes and no! The 352 was the first FE i believe in 1958. Otherwise, no its means nothing. A 360 and 390 are the same thing. Ford stamped a lot of blocks with 352 back in the day, then they went to the mirror 105 crap. This same thing got me when i bought my truck and saw 352 stamped on the block when it was a 390.
Needsmorecoffee.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
And to add to what fordeverpower said also some early castings had no 352 or reverse 105 on the block. The 332 was the first FE back in 58. It is a 68 casting though with the DIF foundry mark on it. You can check the gap of the cyl wall cores to see what kind of thickness ther block has. 68-69 were some good years for castings. G.
Needsmorecoffee.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
Forgot to add you can check the block to see if it's a hd casting. Use this link.....www.428cobrajet.org click on component ID them blocks. It will show the diff between the std 2 web castings and the HD CJ style castings with the 3 web cranksaddle and beefy crank area. G.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
does the 390 and 360 blocks have the cross-bolt holes located on the bottom of the block like the 428?
Trending Topics
Needsmorecoffee.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
No and that's on the 427. But some blocks have the crossbolt nubs or bosses which are the cast in provision to crossbolt the block. Just 427 crossbolt caps and spacers are needed plus the machine work to install them. Any block can be crossbolted like the 427's. Blocks without the crossbolt bosses just use a longer spacer. Pro-Gram eng also sells a set of billet steel crossbolt caps for $344. OEM sets of caps are selling for more on ebay. G.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Needsmorecoffee.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
Are there three on each side??? If so it may very well be a 427 or at least a crossbolted block. If you see only two holes on one side and they don't go through the block it's where the J bar was attcahed to the block at the factory for the assy line.....all FE/FT blocks have those two holes. G.
Needsmorecoffee.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
Well with the block stamped 390 it's probably a 390 block. Ford did stamp some blocks in that area sometimes. Could have also been from a rebuilder also. Same with the number you found. Partial vin's were stamped on the back of the block staring in 68. Again not all blocks were stamped but as time moved on seemed to be a more common practice. Could also have been a ID number from a rebuilder at some m point. If you measure the bore you'll confirm what it is.......G.
Needsmorecoffee.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
Good chance the 40 is .040 slugs. If you have the crank and rods give me the numbers off them. I can tell you exactly what they are. The crank number might be a full Ford casting number ex: C6AE-A or a 2 or 3 digit one like 2U, 3U, 2TA. The crank number is on the edge of one of the counterweights. The rod numbers are on the side of the rods. G.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lilorbie
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Nov 21, 2016 10:35 AM
1990FRANKENTRUCK
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Oct 26, 2016 06:53 PM
maverick600
Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W)
8
Sep 26, 2016 09:33 PM
another-user
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
0
Jul 20, 2016 04:35 PM
jmadsen
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
17
Nov 21, 2013 06:30 AM
