Allright I thought I would try starting another thread to get some attention =). I've been trying like hell to ID what FE engine I have. The car is a 1968 Galaxie 500 XL. The only real marking I can ID is the block casting date. which is 8F18( 68' JUNE 18)
Can I utilize this date to find out what it is? I think all the other markings have been ground down or something. I measured the stroke with #1 at TDC and #4 at BDC(heads off- short block). It looked to be a bit more than 3 and 3/4 inches. and the bore is between 4 and 4 1/4 inches. Near the casting date at the oil filter, there is a W with what looks like a screw stamped on each side of it and a V. There is an X in the oil valley. Again the Heads are
C8AE-H. One thing I noticed when I put an aftermarket 390 Edel performer intake on it that was not a very good fit. Does this mean maybe the heads have had some work? Could they be warped? I'm looking at getting a crate motor but I'd hate to let a good thing go if it would be worth rebuilding.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR THE HELP!