casting numbers
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Originally Posted by j_rok13
where can I find the casting numbers on a 351w?
Why do you need casting numbers?
They don't really tell you anything, because casting numbers don't translate to part numbers.
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
But they will tell one the age of the engine 
Check in the V90* (Small block) forum .
They didn't put 351W's in These 73-79 Trucks so it really doesn't apply here
Check in the V90* (Small block) forum .
They didn't put 351W's in These 73-79 Trucks so it really doesn't apply here
Example: D1VE-6015-AB .. 429/460 bare block was cast in 1971...the same casting was still being used in 1979!
The 351W block/heads were first cast in 1968 for model year 1969. The finished block was used thru 1978.
Please explain to me how the 1969 casting date will help someone date their engine. It won't!
351W = Ford/Merc passenger cars 1969/86. Econolines 1975 thru 1996. F Series trucks and Bronco's 1980 thru 1996.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Jan 8, 2008 at 02:02 AM.
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From: north central Indiana
Originally Posted by Mil1ion
I'm talking about the actual DATE Cast code.
ie: *5B22*
Or *1K20* as shown below
ie: *5B22*
Or *1K20* as shown below
