Originally posted by 40roadking
quick question, friend of mine just bought a kit car, similar location for the number, 1e28a. He was told '90's, but no size was known, dist. is motorcraft 1227 d4de 4f14...any ideas

Thanks,
Matt
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That part number on the distributor says "the distributor" is a 1974 Falcon Engine part (D4DE) but obviously not for a Falcon, so "D" must mean a different model than my info shows in the latter 70's. Could be a Granada or LTD.
The 4f14 is the Date code, or date of manufacture, which is June 14 of 1974.
I'm not sure what the 1227 is, I'd have to see it. I think it could be a generic dealership stocking number or a model number as i now remember seeing that number on most all distributors.

But using the distrib.'s part number is a long shot as it could have been switched at any time.