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Jul 23, 2008 | 08:03 PM

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another block casting number decode

Okay ,can anyone decode a block casting of D3TE,and what I believe to be the date code of c11,located under the oil filter

Jul 23, 2008 | 08:52 PM

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D = 1970s

3 = 3rd year, thus 1973

T = Truck

E = Engine

C11, I'm guessing here and going on my possibly faulty memory, C would be the 3rd month, 11 = 11th day, that might could be March 11.

That help?

Jul 24, 2008 | 06:44 AM

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yes,thank you.Is there any other numbers on the block to distinguish any other information?

Jul 31, 2008 | 02:58 PM

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I got one for you its a C6ME-A I know its a 66' but the rest of it???? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Jul 31, 2008 | 03:27 PM

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I got one for you its a C6ME-A I know its a 66' but the rest of it???? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

C = 60s

6 = 6th year of the previous noted decade, hence 1966

M = Mercury

E = Engine

Jul 31, 2008 | 03:57 PM

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okay thanks

Jul 31, 2008 | 04:27 PM

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hey what about the "A" does that stand for anything

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Aug 3, 2008 | 11:13 PM

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Thanks again

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