Block casting numbers
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Block casting numbers
I'm having so much trouble with non-matching parts, I checked the block numbers. I thought I had a link to the decoder but I sure can't find it.
Anyone have the reference handy or can ID E8P-6015-D for me?
Anyone have the reference handy or can ID E8P-6015-D for me?
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Thanks, once again, Chuck!
(the original distributor on my '56 was last used in the '53 model year and the fuel pump lever is roughly a '54 model year. God bless old Henry.)
(the original distributor on my '56 was last used in the '53 model year and the fuel pump lever is roughly a '54 model year. God bless old Henry.)
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Originally Posted by Nuthin
Thanks, once again, Chuck!
(the original distributor on my '56 was last used in the '53 model year and the fuel pump lever is roughly a '54 model year. God bless old Henry.)
(the original distributor on my '56 was last used in the '53 model year and the fuel pump lever is roughly a '54 model year. God bless old Henry.)
If so, you're looking at it backward. Henry produced a particular part and gave it a pn for the year production started. As long as there were no major changes the same pn was used throughout. It's pretty common to find pn's from earlier years on any given later truck.
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Not part numbers, the physical appearance/attributes. The distributor's oil pump driver is a slot rather than a hex and the fuel pump uses the shorter '54 pump arm. Tends to make me think there are some differences in the camshaft as well.
But hey, for now, as long as he runs; I'm where I want to be with him. I'll just need to remember those differences for when I get inside the block, later.
But hey, for now, as long as he runs; I'm where I want to be with him. I'll just need to remember those differences for when I get inside the block, later.
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Nuthin,
If your memory is anything like mine... ...you'd better write it down somehwere.
I finally had to make a big list for my truck. I have such a huge mess of parts from a wide variety of vehicles that its hard to keep track.
Bobby
If your memory is anything like mine... ...you'd better write it down somehwere.
I finally had to make a big list for my truck. I have such a huge mess of parts from a wide variety of vehicles that its hard to keep track.
Bobby
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Thanks in advance. No 1 else was helpful, really gotta get vehicle model and displacement.
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Looks like you already have the code deciphered, the engine is from a 1968 Falcon. This I6 engine was virtually the same from 66-70, here's a write-up I found on another site; "Standard underhood on all models except the Sports Coupe and station wagons was the 170-cubic-inch six, newly perked up to 105 horsepower. Standard on the Sports Coupe and wagons (and available for the others) was the 200-cubic-inch Fairlane six with 120 horsepower."
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'68 would be the first year that block was introduced or designed, not necessarily the year of manufacture. It could be a 200 ci from up to about '72. The cylinder head may be a better clue to its origin, because those were changing more regularly in the late '60's/early '70's. Of course that assumes it's the original head, and as quickly as the 200's burned exhaust valves, it's probably not the original by this time.
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Wow, I didn't know a couppla guys would pipe up. I thought I pushed the PM button. Thanks, let C if it can "get me there". Appreciate it guys but...I got this in a '70 Bronco. 2 dip sticks (1 in pan/1 in block) "170 1970" sez the VC. We can all change thoes prts. (Fact the exhaust mani I changed in '82/3). I gotta know if it's a 170 or 200cid. I can't tell (big hints: # freeze plugs n # H2O pump bolts).
I see 3 about 2 inch round indents evenly spaced (doubt I'm missing two at either end) on same side as exhaust. Also two smaller 'bumps' or embossments, whatever they're called, bout 2 inches above them & evenly spaced (ie between #1 n 2 and #2 n 3). I guess they R not freeze plugs.
I don't know how to look for "Number of water pump bolts". I know the general area, around where the fan "goes into the engine" but the radiator is in the way to get a good look, I guess. Thanks again.
I see 3 about 2 inch round indents evenly spaced (doubt I'm missing two at either end) on same side as exhaust. Also two smaller 'bumps' or embossments, whatever they're called, bout 2 inches above them & evenly spaced (ie between #1 n 2 and #2 n 3). I guess they R not freeze plugs.
I don't know how to look for "Number of water pump bolts". I know the general area, around where the fan "goes into the engine" but the radiator is in the way to get a good look, I guess. Thanks again.
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Chad,
This link may be helpful in your identification, or it may be way more than you ever wanted to know about Ford 6's. ;-)
Classic Inlines - History of the Ford Inline six
Based on your description, it's probable your engine is the original 170 from your '70 Bronco. But for your sake, I surely hope the fan doesn't really go "into" the engine. LOL
This link may be helpful in your identification, or it may be way more than you ever wanted to know about Ford 6's. ;-)
Classic Inlines - History of the Ford Inline six
Based on your description, it's probable your engine is the original 170 from your '70 Bronco. But for your sake, I surely hope the fan doesn't really go "into" the engine. LOL
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FoMoCo, to my knowledge, never did, as they used a numbering system to give a General idea as to what year an engine was manufactured & it never matched up w/ any the numbers on the vehicle it was put into.
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You must originally be a Bowtie guy, as GM is as far as I know, is the only vehicle manufacturer that had Matching #'s through-out it's products.
FoMoCo, to my knowledge, never did, as they used a numbering system to give a General idea as to what year an engine was manufactured & it never matched up w/ any the numbers on the vehicle it was put into.
FoMoCo, to my knowledge, never did, as they used a numbering system to give a General idea as to what year an engine was manufactured & it never matched up w/ any the numbers on the vehicle it was put into.