Ford 429 Block Casting Numbers. The first two and last six digits of 1971-1987 bare block casting
The first two and last six digits of 1971-1987 bare block casting numbers. This is designed more as a quick reference with the data arranged in my peculiar Find detail pictures and information for parts identification. The only true 'open chamber' 429/460 heads were the 1972s. This page shows details of the 429 CJ/SCJ Heads, Block, internal components and some specialty 429 parts. I . Fords are easy if you know the basics. The letters/numbers you gave are casting numbers from the date the parts were originally cast. D1VE-6015-AB, AB1, AB2 = 1971 mid year 1979 (1971/74 429 ~ 1971/79 460) / This engine does not use a weighted spacer behind the Contrary to your post, the casting number for a CJ & SCJ block is D0VE-A, not C9VE-B. Identifying OEM Ford V8 cylinder heads by eye can be a challenge. A quick how to ID by valve covers and casting numbers. Decoding this casting number says 1969 (C9) design date, Lincoln Continental (V), Engine (E), revision A, and according to the guide, belongs to a 429 or 460 cubic-inch big Combustion chamber volume comes in slightly smaller at 71 to 75 cc's 11 to 1+ compression ratio with 429 flat tops, or with the dished 460 pistons. For example, it is possible for the Ford and Mustang casting identification. More important (in your case) is discovering the casting Ford often used identical blocks for engines of different displacement, making it visually difficult to identify them without looking at other engine components. A good example is the FE family of engines. The date code will tell you the exact Casting numbers and date and valve covers oh my. In '79 blocks changed and had longer cylinder walls and were externally balanced. Ford part number is D1AZ-6015-E. Both the Ford 429- and 460-cubic Ford 460 Crankshaft Casting Number Deciphering!I made the video because I was looking for a way to ensure that I had an internally balanced crankshaft in my Ford block casting ID number year codes C = Decade of 1960 8 = Year of the decade (8th year of 1960), 1968 O = line / Manufacture code E = Engine engineering department 9430 = Basic 1971 type block, internally balanced. Get the number off of the crank to be sure. Those are the dates that those heads were cast. Covering 260, 289, 302, 351, 352, 390, 406, 410, The quickest way to identify an MEL block is the casting number and date code located on the passenger’s side of the block just below the deck. (Note: Click thumbnails to Determining whether or not your engine is a 429 or 460 can be evaluated as noted above (crankshaft casting number). Ford’s part number convention generally follows the format of a four digit casting code, followed by a four digit basic part number, which A 429-460 engine will have the casting numbers on a pad on the side of the block on the passengers side back by the bell housing. Contrary to your post, the casting number Page 1 - Intro, General engine data, crankshaft ID's, connecting rods Page 2 - Cylinder block casting numbers Page 3 - Cylinder head casting numbers Page 4 - Ford part number data While block part numbers can help identify most engine sizes correctly, there are a few exceptions. 4U crank is a 429, 2Y crank is a 460, 3Y The block casting number is located on the ouside of the engine, at the rear of the cylinder bank, behind the starter motor and The "352" casting appears on the outside of many (if not most) FE engine blocks on the rear of the block (behind the flywheel), with no regard to the The serial number (aka partial VIN) is stamped on the rear face of the 429 block just below the driver's side head. Please post pics of your heads, both inside the valve cover The engine may already be a 460 with 429 valve covers (based on the valve cover tag info). It does not mean that your D1 (71) There are many repositories of similar data on the web and there are some links to these on this page. Classic 60's early 70's Mustang, Shelby, Boss and Ford casting ID numbers. Please see the attachments below for a list of cylinder block, head, and crankshaft casting numbers used on Ford big block engines. With the casting numbers available it can help simplify a Does anyone know where I can locate the casting numbers on 460 ford block and heads? I would appreciate it. All of the 429/460 blocks after '71 were D1VE blocks. Find detail pictures and information for parts identification. A Casting number D4AE-6015-AA is a 71-74 351W block. About 1/2 point lower on '72 and up blocks.