FE Block casting's
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FE Block casting's
Quick question. I have a FE block that I am about to sell and I want to know what the casting on the block mean. I want to be able to describe it as accuratly as possible. So I was wondering where the numbers are that I need to look for such as date code ext...
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Casting numbers can be meaning less for block ID. Most were generic and used on different bore blocks. Some tho are paticular to a certain block. It's a mixed bag. Date code will tell you the year/month/date of the casting. Date code is below where the oil filter adapter bolts to the block. It's on the small angle area. You'll see a number/letter/number. This is the date code. Post what you find. The casting number will help timeframe the block too. It's on the right side of the block. Some blocks don't have a casting number so be aware oif that. Of course measure the cyl bores to tell exactly what you have. Once you know what to look for it's very easy.
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Date code is: 6 A 11
Casting number is C6ME
I know that this was a 390. (Possibly a 390PI) and a fairly built one too. it had a nice set of stock heads, adjustable rockers, forged pistons, heavy duty rods, and a holley 750 carb.
Off the top of anyone's head, can you ballpark what I might expect to get from this block? It is standard bore, but will need to be bored out. Other than that it looks good.
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Date code is: 6 A 11
Casting number is C6ME
I know that this was a 390. (Possibly a 390PI) and a fairly built one too. it had a nice set of stock heads, adjustable rockers, forged pistons, heavy duty rods, and a holley 750 carb.
Off the top of anyone's head, can you ballpark what I might expect to get from this block? It is standard bore, but will need to be bored out. Other than that it looks good.
Thanks again
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