Notices

ford block tags

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 01:40 PM
  #1  
buggered's Avatar
buggered
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
ford block tags

how do you decode ford block tags?
the block i have has these marks: 2k09 k 303 b and under the oil filter it looks like rk4
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 03:01 PM
  #2  
RapidRuss's Avatar
RapidRuss
FE "Freakin Expensive"
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,461
Likes: 4
From: Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Club FTE Silver Member

The block tag.. Just a guess...from what i'am learning looks like 1962.Nov, 9th day?

Too find out for sur wait tell the code Guru checks in.....G, He can tell ya all about it!!

Russ
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 04:12 PM
  #3  
FFR428's Avatar
FFR428
Needsmorecoffee.
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 2
From: CT
Club FTE Silver Member

It could also be 72/Oct/09. The letter "I" is skipped for the month codes so as Russ stated it could also be a 62 just move up a month to Oct 9th. The 303 might be a 330 which would be the engine cid. B is the plant code which I don't know sorry. As far as the block date code the first character is always a number for the year. So maybe the date code is 2K4. If the 2 has two dots underneath it's a 70's casting. A 62 casting would have no dots and also 2 bolt motor mounts. Pretty easy to tell. There should be another number on the tag next to the B. The first two numbers indicate the year of the vehicle. G.
 
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 04:32 PM
  #4  
1975Ford's Avatar
1975Ford
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,248
Likes: 0
There should also be a Ford Casting Number, and are usually located below the heads on the engine block, towards the front of the engine. example: C5AE-6015-E
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:14 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE