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Nov 14, 2007 | 02:18 PM

rockher_man

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motor ID...

Just picked up a '56 F100 running a 1972 302 & C$. Runs good for now...but during the "rebirth" of our new Effie...we also have a 1980-something 302 sitting on a stand in the garage that was running when yanked out of a mid-to-late 80's Mustang.

Please help me ID the carburated 302 that has been sitting in the garage for a few years...where are the block #'s...it's a long story...

-THANX...

Nov 14, 2007 | 02:46 PM

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Block casting numbers are near the oilpan at the rear on 1 side or the other.

Nov 14, 2007 | 06:42 PM

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look for the block casting numbers on the passenger side, behind the starter.

Nov 15, 2007 | 06:12 AM

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Flat tappet blocks have the casting number on the passenger side above the starter, 5.0 roller blocks have it on the drivers side in the rear corner.

Jan 10, 2008 | 04:14 PM

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Motor ID...

...Ok...found some numbers cast above the starter area on the passenger side of the block:

EOAE
D3C

DOESN'T MEAN SQUAT TO ME!!

On the rear top-side of the intake along one of the runners there is a number cast in to it, (intake might be aluminum?): RF-E3ZE-9425-FC

There is a Holley 4-BBL bolted to the intake also...

Double roller timing chain and 2-bolt mains...As far as I know...this motor is STOCK...PLEASE HELP!!!...what is it?????

Jan 10, 2008 | 06:30 PM

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looks like a 80 casting and if I read it right it's a 83.. 50oz balance where as the 72 is 28oz...make sure you get the right flywheel and balancer if you use it.

Jan 10, 2008 | 08:44 PM

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Yes it sounds like a 1983 HO Mustang/Capri motor. This uses the 351W marine (flat tappet) cam which means it has the 351W firing order as well.

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Jan 11, 2008 | 07:48 AM

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302 Id...

THANKS...at least I know what it is!!! Didn't get a chance to look at the left side of the block...too much "stuff" in the way...

Jan 11, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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I was off anyway on the roller block's casting number location. It is on the passenger side like the rest. Been looking at too many on my engine stand, flipped upside-down.