Date clarification
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Date clarification
L is November.
Ford NEVER used the I in their coding.
2L12 November 12 > 1952,1962,1972,1982,1992,2002 <
Depends on the other Casting number for part ID.
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Ford NEVER used the I in their coding.
2L12 November 12 > 1952,1962,1972,1982,1992,2002 <
Depends on the other Casting number for part ID.
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Date clarification
Didn't know that about the I, good info to know.
As for the rest it's a 4.05 bore with a 2U crank, so I'm reasonably certain it is as advertised...390. All the other signs are there as well. Thanks for the insight.
Greg
As for the rest it's a 4.05 bore with a 2U crank, so I'm reasonably certain it is as advertised...390. All the other signs are there as well. Thanks for the insight.
Greg
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You can make certain it is a 390 by measuring the stroke.
Pull one of the spark plugs, then use a socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt, turning it CLOCKWISE ONLY. Put a stout piece of wire or a small diameter wooden dowel in the hole, them put that cylinder on BDC. Mark the wire or stick, then run it up to TDC. Mark the stick, then measure between the two marks. If it's 3.78" you have a 390. If it's 3.5 you have a 360.
Pull one of the spark plugs, then use a socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt, turning it CLOCKWISE ONLY. Put a stout piece of wire or a small diameter wooden dowel in the hole, them put that cylinder on BDC. Mark the wire or stick, then run it up to TDC. Mark the stick, then measure between the two marks. If it's 3.78" you have a 390. If it's 3.5 you have a 360.
