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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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400 engine identification

Hi, I recently bought a 400 engine to put in my 78 F250.
The guy I bought it off of said it he thought it came out of a 74. It has a decal on the front of the valve cover that reads: EG403L0. I was wondering if that number could be used to identify what year and what kind of vehicle it came out of. It has a front sump oil pan so I assume it came out of a car, but I dont know much else about it.Thanks, any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Also on the other valve cover there was a decal that appeared to be emmisions. It had this number on it: D4AE 9C485-EB
Im pretty sure the D4 means 1974 and I think the AE means passenger car, but I dont have a clue what the rest of it means
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Valve cover could be easily replaced, check the top rear of the block, behind the intake manifold, near the oil pressure sending unit hole for a casting code.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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hollenjoe is on the money.
That is the number you need.
 
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