Engine ID problems
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Engine ID problems
Hi All,
I just picked up a '63 Stepside with nothing original. I've ID'd the Tranny, a C-4, but am having some problem ID'ing the engine. Here is what I know...V-8 (I can count that high!), 6 bolt valve covers. Carb, intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as valve covers are not original. I dont see the raised bell housing ribs I'm told are indicative of a Windsor, but I cant find any casting marks either. The previous owner said it is a 289, but not a "normal one". He said when he went to replace the fuel pump, it didnt fit until they found one for a "Boss" engine. Suggestions? Oh, of course there are no tags to be found on the bell housing, the intake or near the coil. Thanks, Dan
I just picked up a '63 Stepside with nothing original. I've ID'd the Tranny, a C-4, but am having some problem ID'ing the engine. Here is what I know...V-8 (I can count that high!), 6 bolt valve covers. Carb, intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as valve covers are not original. I dont see the raised bell housing ribs I'm told are indicative of a Windsor, but I cant find any casting marks either. The previous owner said it is a 289, but not a "normal one". He said when he went to replace the fuel pump, it didnt fit until they found one for a "Boss" engine. Suggestions? Oh, of course there are no tags to be found on the bell housing, the intake or near the coil. Thanks, Dan
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It is hard to tell what you might have there. The V8 that would have been in there (292 Y block) had 2 bolts through the middle of the valve covers if my recall is working. I forget which engine has 6 bolts in the vc.
John
The best truck show on earth.It is hard to tell what you might have there. The V8 that would have been in there (292 Y block) had 2 bolts through the middle of the valve covers if my recall is working. I forget which engine has 6 bolts in the vc.
John
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Its definatly not the original, judging from the mess that engine mounting blocks are in. Also, according to one of my tranny ID charts, the C-4 tranny didnt appear until '68.
Can anyone tell me where the casting marks are on the small block fords? I think its a 289/302/possibly even 351W(doubtful, but possible)...but would like to be sure before I get too far into it. First thing I need is a fuel pump, which is rather specific.
Thanks for your reply.
Dan
Can anyone tell me where the casting marks are on the small block fords? I think its a 289/302/possibly even 351W(doubtful, but possible)...but would like to be sure before I get too far into it. First thing I need is a fuel pump, which is rather specific.
Thanks for your reply.
Dan
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lower right side rear of the block, obscurred by the starter.
Check this thread out at the top of the list in the forum for the small blocks:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=302110
Check this thread out at the top of the list in the forum for the small blocks:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=302110
Last edited by charliehorse; Nov 28, 2005 at 08:15 AM.
