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PKRWUD · 08-14-2001, 05:14 PM

You need to pull a head and measure the bore. I couldn't find any more specific info today, but I showed the numbers to a friend who builds alot of Fords, and he pointed out that the E0AE designates that the design is from 1980, and the only new V8 design that he is aware of that was introduced in 1980 was the 255. He also noted that Fords VIN letter that identified an engine as being a 255 was "D", and he thinks that the D3C that you mentioned is referring to that. In other words, there's a very good chance that you've got a 255, not a 302. Pull a head and measure the bore. A 302's bore is 4", and a 255's bore is 3.680". When measuring, remember to go down an inch or more into the bore to avoid the ring ridge at the top of the cylinder, and allow for some ware.

Good luck!

Take care
~Chris

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08-14-2001, 05:14 PM	#14
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You need to pull a head and measure the bore. I couldn't find any more specific info today, but I showed the numbers to a friend who builds alot of Fords, and he pointed out that the E0AE designates that the design is from 1980, and the only new V8 design that he is aware of that was introduced in 1980 was the 255. He also noted that Fords VIN letter that identified an engine as being a 255 was "D", and he thinks that the D3C that you mentioned is referring to that. In other words, there's a very good chance that you've got a 255, not a 302. Pull a head and measure the bore. A 302's bore is 4", and a 255's bore is 3.680". When measuring, remember to go down an inch or more into the bore to avoid the ring ridge at the top of the cylinder, and allow for some ware. Good luck! Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!