Thread: ford engine code
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11-07-2004 05:50 PM #1
ford engine code
Does any one know what the engine code 3E2A is? I need to find out what size motor this is. Its a 302 or a 351 W but not sure.
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11-29-2004 09:32 AM #2
Where was that number located? A 351 block is physically wider, and the heads have larger bolts than a 302
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11-29-2004 02:19 PM #3
It is stamped on the block in front on the engine on the drivers side near the distribitor..
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02-01-2005 06:25 PM #4
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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02-08-2005 07:23 PM #5
I'm pretty sure Ford still casted the actual numbers under the starter next to the oil pan rail well into the 90's. Check there. And IIRC it should say "351" in the lifter valley with the intake off if it's a 351W. But they could have deleted that casting later on. Easiest way is to measure the deck width and compare it to a 302. I have a couple torn down 302s to compare to if need be.Dan Ouellette
'25 T C-Cab
'47 Ford Coupe
'53 Ford Crestline
'53 Ford Mainline
-And 8 more Fords and 2 Mopars
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02-08-2005 07:35 PM #6
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
www.34k.com
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.Dan Ouellette
'25 T C-Cab
'47 Ford Coupe
'53 Ford Crestline
'53 Ford Mainline
-And 8 more Fords and 2 Mopars
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02-09-2005 06:46 AM #7
Thanks Don, we've found out from a Mustang place that it is a '74 302.
Matt
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Welcome to CHR. I think that you need to hook up your vacuum advance. At part throttle when cruising you have less air and fuel in each cylinder, and the air-fuel mixture is not as densely packed...
MSD 8360 distributor vacuum advance