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Old 03-03-2009, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Danr55 View Post
THanks guys.. Patrick, I found that page using Google.. Actually I found lots of good information including the info on the letters on the back of the block. As long as it is an A or a C, I can tell you what it means. An S .. I've not a clue. I'll keep looking until I figure this rascal out. Thanks again..
Dan, the problem is that the scratch marks are not always consistent. There are examples over on www.fordfe.com of almost every type of block with almost every type of mark. The definitive method of testing is to measure the bore, look at the crank saddle for extra webbing, and then the next time your freeze plugs are out peek inside and measure between the bores. The date code is reliable, though. FWIW, my 428 FE has no casting numbers over on the side of the block. This is fairly common.
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