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Old May 16, 2002 | 11:45 PM
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Old May 17, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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I need help identyfing an engine i removed from my 55 f 100.
casting numbers on side of block are c4ae. It has no cross bolt mains or other significant markings, other than just 2 hole motor mount holes. I believe this is pre 1965. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old May 17, 2002 | 07:03 PM
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Yup. You've got a 64-65 block there. There should be a casting date code stamped on a boss just below where the oil filter mounts. It will be three or four digits (a number, a letter, and one or two numbers). It will tell you exactly when your engine was cast.
 
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Old May 18, 2002 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks !!!!!
Now , how do i tell the size of the block????
 
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Old May 19, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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64 or 65 390ci, ive seen c4ae stamped on the heads of
a 390 from either of those years, it is a bb,fair
amount of guts,probaly safe to say its a 390, unless
its a 352.....either way you have a bb.352 are better
for boring ive heard,thicker walls


Fe power
 
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Old May 19, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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Many thanks. I just love these little guys at the left.
 
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Old May 19, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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Also check the stroke of the block. This will tell a lot.352/360 eng. has a 3.50" stroke.you can do this with out taking the engine apart.
 
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