09-26-2023, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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Engine size
Hi guys, can someone tell me what size engine this vin number indicates, B7NG127823. 57 Ford custom 300. Thank you. old guy
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09-26-2023, 09:25 AM | #2 |
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Re: Engine size
In '57 the engine code letter B is for the 272 Y-block V8 with a 2bbl carb.
Also indicated by the prefix letters ECG in the engine block casting number. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 09-26-2023 at 04:17 PM. Reason: added a 3rd image |
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09-26-2023, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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One slight error in the picture of the engine code listings. It says for code C it was a 292 4V. The 292 in '57 was a 2V. Sal |
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And it actually goes beyond that. All look for the ID MARK on a 312 C/S and if there assume the engine is a 312. It may be a 312 crank was used on a 292 making it a stroker. 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.
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Don't let it worry you. That ILL is directly from the MPC for that period.
It's on FORD.
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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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I understand why owners are concerned about the true identity of their Yblocks. After decades of them being around, being rebuilt and modified, actually knowing the cid can be a challenge. I remember way back in another life (almost), I worked Ford Parts at a dealership in the metro Detroit area. A guy comes in, asking what engine is in his '55 F100. I went over to his shop and he had Yblock parts scattered from June to Christmas on the floor! From 239s to 312s, a true duke's mixture. After considerable debate and discussion, he/we concluded that except for the 239s, he could use any of them for his '55. He was building a driver & not a show piece so casting #s weren't an issue. Later when asked what engine he had, he simply said "one that fit". So I guess only he and his doctor knew for sure. Recently I gave away 3 mostly complete & rebuildable Yblocks, ID #s said 2 were 272s and one 292. And sent other one - yeah a true 312 - to the scrapyard.
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An owner usually wants to believe an engine is original to the car, if that's what he expected, or at least as good as he paid for if it's been knowingly swapped or rebuilt.
But not an undisclosed lesser/older/smaller engine, which can often be the case from dubious sellers. Depending on the vehicle, and its new owners expectations, a large-ish portion of the perceived value may be tied up in the engine, often with good reason. The marketing goals for classic and collectible vehicles by auction houses leads to increased prices for the characteristics deemed more desirable on a given vehicle. IE: the promotion of "numbers matching", which filters into the collectable vehicle hobby and resale sites. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 10-05-2023 at 11:10 AM. |
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Was WOODWARD AVENUE hot then?
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I drove my 55 on Woodward during the 100th anniversary celebration. It was hot that night.
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I surely do miss the MUSCLE CAR ERA ...
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