Quote Originally Posted by Jay Donaldson
I have a 429 bare block bored .30 with a 429 crank. I am trying to figure out what I am working with. Stamped on the block is (dive-A2A). Can I assume around vintage 1970-71
Would that block be a series 385?. I looked for the year shamped in the oil deck...can't make out the numbers thanks Jay
D1VE blocks were utilized in production from 1971-1978. The are all basically the same and can support gobs of horsepower.

All Ford 429/460 blocks are 385 Series engines.

Actual casting date code is in the lifter valley and is alphanumeric.

For a brief discussion on 429/460 block characteristics, click HERE.

Paul