Quote:
Originally Posted by Lamar Wadsworth
... unless you know the history of the car from day one, don't assume that the engine in it matches the serial number plate. All Y blocks look pretty much the same externally, so check casting numbers on block and heads to be sure of what you have.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by KULTULZ
... If you want to be 100% sure of what you actually have and intend to rebuild/modify is to put it on a forensics table.
|
The number of original Y-block engines that have been swapped out for another (of questionable origin) is likely much higher than most folks would think. Don't assume...
Here's a good website for ID charts of basic Y-block engine parts...
http://ford-y-block.com/technical.htm
.