Trouble IDing engine...
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Trouble IDing engine...
I have a '68 w/ a 289. I just installed a Centech wiring harness, and it runs, but needs a good tune up. I know it's not the original engine, it came with an I-6 from the VIN, and looking up for the timing, and plug gap, everything says go by the sticker in the engine compartment, yeah like this 40 year old beater is gonna still have that. Anyhow, all I have is a sticker on the valve covers that say
C 3K328AA Calibration
1 3-22D-ROO
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
123
1234567890
I don't know if that is anything that could help, but I'd appreaciate it if anyone knew anything. Also, when I went to go buy plugs, they gave me the thicker headed plug, which I had to return because I needed the smaller headed plugs, which came with about a .044' gap.
SchaefferUSMC
C 3K328AA Calibration
1 3-22D-ROO
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
123
1234567890
I don't know if that is anything that could help, but I'd appreaciate it if anyone knew anything. Also, when I went to go buy plugs, they gave me the thicker headed plug, which I had to return because I needed the smaller headed plugs, which came with about a .044' gap.
SchaefferUSMC
Cranky Old Guy
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From: Raphine, Virginia
If you have points, gap em .035 if electronic ignition go the .044, timing try about 8-10* BTDC. Valve covers can't be trusted, get the cast# on block right near top of starter, usually have to remove starter to see it.
Cargo Master
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Look for a block casting # which are usually along the sides or behind the starter.
There should also be a stamped in date code too. On small block fords this is often on the water passage above the fuel pump. Stamped numbers are usually filled with paint or grime and are hard to see.
BroncoDriver magazine just did an article explaining casting numbers.
If you find them, post them back at this thread and maybe someone can help.
Also check this out :https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...6-10-06-a.html
There should also be a stamped in date code too. On small block fords this is often on the water passage above the fuel pump. Stamped numbers are usually filled with paint or grime and are hard to see.
BroncoDriver magazine just did an article explaining casting numbers.
If you find them, post them back at this thread and maybe someone can help.
Also check this out :https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...6-10-06-a.html
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