Need help to ID block

work_n_progress · #1 (**permalink**) 03-19-2005, 11:46 AM

The casting number on the block (just above the starter) is:

C8A 6015-B

I know the C8 means 1968 But I do not know about the rest. Any ideas would be great.

Zoom This · #2 (**permalink**) 03-19-2005, 02:42 PM

The C indicates the block was made between 1960 - 1969. The 8 refers to the exact year, as you have already determined. The letter A refers to the block as a Ford product as opposed to a Falcon, Mustang, Cougar, Comet, Cyclone or Marine/Industrial use, etc., etc. 6015 is a basic part number assigned to many blocks to make them easier to locate in Ford Master Parts Catalog. Finally, the B indicates a revision part number, A being the first, B a subsequent revision.

work_n_progress · #3 (**permalink**) 03-19-2005, 03:12 PM

Do you have any idea what kind of block it is: 289, 302, etc?

Zoom This · #4 (**permalink**) 03-19-2005, 05:43 PM

302.

Bill

Bruce Edwards · #5 (**permalink**) 03-19-2005, 07:21 PM

If you pull the intake the engine size will be cast in the lifter valley.

work_n_progress · #6 (**permalink**) 03-19-2005, 09:18 PM

Thank You both.