FE Block Identification

hford · #1 (**permalink**) 10-22-2001, 05:27 PM

OK, I need info quick!!!!!!!!!!!! Located a block that has 352 cast on front (not uncommon) and above that is 88. The block mikes at approx. 4.130" (428 bore). Block has a 3/8" plug on the right side about the center front to back and just above the pan rail (this is often on a truck block if I'm not mistaken) and the block has external ribs on both sides. There is a "DD" cast on one side of the block. I can find no other casting numbers or letters. I thought that truck block either had a mirror image 105 on the front or nothing at all in this area. ANY IDEAS OUT THERE?

mickmate · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2001, 08:51 PM

Same bore for the 406 also. Are the mains crossbolted? You are down to identifying it from things like thickness of main bearing caps supports webs etc and whether it has extra ribs. No crank either? I see your dilemma it's always difficult to pass up a "DD"!!!!!!
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