How do I Identify an older engine?

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Apr 26, 2008 | 03:32 PM

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Jeff3298

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How do I Identify an older engine?

I have a 56 and a newer V8 has been installed. The previous owne has no idea what it was. How do I identify what it is? Where do I look, what numbers am I looking for and then where do I find what those numbers mean? I have a few pictures but I doubt that would help. It is diffentaly an older engine. It has a exhaust crossover in the front upper part of the engine. At least thats what I would call it or it looks like.
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Jeff

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Apr 26, 2008 | 05:19 PM

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78fordf150ranger

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Its A old "Y" Block

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Apr 26, 2008 | 09:53 PM

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From: southeren Oh

That just looks like a "Y" block the previous post er listed.
The only displacement I know they came in was 272,292 and 312
There could be more.

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Apr 26, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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ok thanks, the 272 was the only displacement for that year but it sounds lke all the blocks were the same and parts are pretty much the same on the outside.

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Jeff

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