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Sep 1, 2002 | 11:27 AM

Ratsmoker

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Sep 5, 2002 | 10:01 AM

mr marvin

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Hi guys and gals i found these numbers on my block can you help,

thanks mr marvin

16 - c6me - 20 dif - 5f17
352

GM V FO MO CO

Sep 5, 2002 | 10:56 AM

lee

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C6ME = 1966 Mercury engine

DIF = Dearborn Ironworks Foundury

5F17 = the date code. June 17, 1965

352 = a number cast on ALMOST all FE's blocks.

Sep 5, 2002 | 11:12 AM

mr marvin

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thanks for the info,but i am planning to make the 360 into a 390. being that it is a mercury engine should i keep it a 360

thanks marvin

Sep 6, 2002 | 02:02 AM

Scotty1

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That casting # C6ME could be a 360, 390 or a 410. Have you measured the stroke?? If it is a 410 then by all means keep it together. Those can bring a pretty penny. If it is either of the other 2 do what you need to it. Measure the stroke and we will tell you what it most likely is. The stroke lengths are 3.5 (360), 3.784 (390), & 3.984 (410&428). Good luck

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