Casting Numbers on Block Help

glxstang · 06-24-2002, 08:48 PM

On the block about where the starter is there is a large.... "21"
Then a "E6SE"...Then "BA" and finally a horizontal "S"

Can someone help me decode this????????

Thanks again.......

PKRWUD · 06-24-2002, 09:35 PM

it's an '86-'93 5.0L, but for the exact year, you need the date code.

Take care,
-Chris

shadowblue89 · 06-25-2002, 07:22 PM

I just did a seach and found that block was an E.F.I. roller tappet block with the standard 302 firing order from came off one of the following cars:

Cougar, Mark VII (exc. LSC), T-Bird

glxstang · 06-29-2002, 06:46 PM

I just pulled my intake manifold to see what numbers were cast in the lifter valley. I thought all 302's had just that casted in the valley. Mine actually has three XXX's on either side and the ford emblem with a "SB".

Anyone have any clues to what the three XXX's are? Is it not a 302 block?

Thanks again....

Zeiss · 10-15-2002, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by glxstang
I just pulled my intake manifold to see what numbers were cast in the lifter valley. I thought all 302's had just that casted in the valley. Mine actually has three XXX's on either side and the ford emblem with a "SB".

Anyone have any clues to what the three XXX's are? Is it not a 302 block?

Thanks again....

The SB most likely stands for 'special block'. The X's are stamped in for quick and easy identification that these are special blocks. Most often a special block is marked when different casting procedures are tried, or different metal compositions.

06-24-2002, 08:48 PM	#1
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Casting Numbers on Block Help On the block about where the starter is there is a large.... "21" Then a "E6SE"...Then "BA" and finally a horizontal "S" Can someone help me decode this???????? Thanks again.......

06-24-2002, 09:35 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	it's an '86-'93 5.0L, but for the exact year, you need the date code. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-25-2002, 07:22 PM	#3
shadowblue89 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 286	I just did a seach and found that block was an E.F.I. roller tappet block with the standard 302 firing order from came off one of the following cars: Cougar, Mark VII (exc. LSC), T-Bird __________________ Charlie 89 GT 5spd

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06-29-2002, 06:46 PM	#4
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	I just pulled my intake manifold to see what numbers were cast in the lifter valley. I thought all 302's had just that casted in the valley. Mine actually has three XXX's on either side and the ford emblem with a "SB". Anyone have any clues to what the three XXX's are? Is it not a 302 block? Thanks again....