Engine size

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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.

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
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