How to identify a motor?

SuperchargedRex · 03-22-2002, 11:11 PM

I realize this will make me sound like a real novice that's in over his head, but that would be a pretty good description. I just bought a '65 Ford Fairlane 500 in rough shape to restore for $800. Supposedly, the motor is 302 out of a '69 Mustang. How can I confirm this? Where do I look for VIN numbers or whatever? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

John Z · 03-23-2002, 02:04 AM

There are some numbers at the back of the block near the starter. You will probably need to pull the starter to read the numbers.

forease · 03-23-2002, 09:45 AM

On my 68 mustang I had to remove the starter to see the numbers. The numbers on my block are (D4DE-6015-BA). I'm told the D4 stands for 1974, If it was C8 it would be a 1968.

03-22-2002, 11:11 PM	#1
SuperchargedRex Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 27	How to identify a motor? I realize this will make me sound like a real novice that's in over his head, but that would be a pretty good description. I just bought a '65 Ford Fairlane 500 in rough shape to restore for $800. Supposedly, the motor is 302 out of a '69 Mustang. How can I confirm this? Where do I look for VIN numbers or whatever? Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Chuck Supercharged '88 RX-7

03-23-2002, 02:04 AM	#2
John Z Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 102	There are some numbers at the back of the block near the starter. You will probably need to pull the starter to read the numbers. __________________ 68 coupe, 302 w/ Edelbrock performance parts, T5, 3.55 rear, needs paint!

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03-23-2002, 09:45 AM	#3
forease Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 15	On my 68 mustang I had to remove the starter to see the numbers. The numbers on my block are (D4DE-6015-BA). I'm told the D4 stands for 1974, If it was C8 it would be a 1968.