1 2 of 2 posts. Whether youre scouring the internet or junkyard the following ford engine block casting numbers should help you figure out what youre looking at.
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Ford 2 3 block casting numbers. The majority of casting part numbers have 9 digits within 3 different groups and the first digit is the start of the part number. Rf f2ze a015 dc some of the numbers might be wrong but from what i have researched the motor the information is as follows. The casting numbers on the block of a ford engine help identify the specific engine. Ford fe engine block casting numbers. Entries below are what it could be not necessarily what it is. Numbering convention fords part number convention generally follows the format of a four digit casting code followed by a four digit basic part number which will be 6015 for an engine block followed by the revision version.
Identify the basic part number and suffix portions of the ford part number. These numbers provide a lot of information to those who are familiar with what the numbers mean. If you see or dont see anything that needs corrected or added please e mail me. Ford kept track of the various parts and castings in its inventory by assigning each item its own unique alphanumeric identification number. Ford started using this structure in the late 50s with. The ford casting number always starts with the decade lettersee table 13.
The part number casting you will find on the engine block is the part number of the block itself with the basic part number 6015 designating an engine block. Locating the casting number is relatively easy if youre physically fit and have some dexterity. Note the information presented here was gathered from a variety of sources. Ford 23 casting numbers list. Jump to latest follow status not open for further replies. The numbers are often useful in mating cylinder heads determining when and where the block was manufactured and into which mode of ford it was installed.
The pictures do the justice but this is the best number i could come up with. Fyi a majority of fe blocks have either a 352 or a backwards 501 cast into. Joined jul 3 2007 4 posts. Where are the numbers located at on the block and transmission. I just bought a 23l efi the other day and i seem to have found the casting number of the block as well as other numbers that may be important. Ford used a wide variety of structures for their part numbers and date codes.
Thanks for the help i am new to the site show full signature. Decode ford lincoln and mercury part numbers casting numbers engineering and service parts and date codes. Ford 23 casting numbers list 23l tech. Please enter a valid email address for yourself otherwise you will not receive the necessary confirmation email needed to confirm validate and activate your new afm member account.