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07-11-2010, 11:23 AM | #1 |
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How do you tell what year your engine is
I just don't know what year the engine in my 56 is. It has a 57 Dist and intake manifold.The heads are ECZG and the intake manifold is ECZ-9425-B That all I can tell.I did put a 6 blade fan on the car. I want to install Air Cond. in the car. I ordered the Air from TEE-Bird. How do I tell what year the block is???
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07-11-2010, 01:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
There should be a casting # just above the oil filter letters-6015-letter. Numbers and letters below them are the date codes. Heads should be similar in coding style.
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07-11-2010, 07:09 PM | #3 | |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
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The heads and intake are 57 |
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07-11-2010, 09:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
tHE REAR END IS 57 ALSO. iT WAS BUILT IN Feb. as far as I can tell.Just want to learn about this beast.It has a lot of power on the road.
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07-14-2010, 07:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
I know of actual no 56 that came with 57 carb and manifold and dist. A lot where changed over later. Back in the 60's I had a 56 TB, that I changed over to 57 manifold and dist. But none of the 56's came that way., Bill
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07-14-2010, 05:16 PM | #6 |
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07-15-2010, 11:13 AM | #7 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
The 292 blocks will all be the same except the numbers . In 1956 the 272 was dropped and all the rest were 292 or 312 . The ID block numbers is the only way of telling what year block you have or you could have a different year block due to warranty repairs also . You could also have someones efforts to get a faster running car too . In 1957 they had the better heads , intake ,carb , distributor and rears , so some kid might have gotten all the parts to " Hop up " their car . Anyway you look at it , you have a good engine set up !
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07-15-2010, 01:59 PM | #8 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
The fellow that had the car before me was killed in a accident falling through a high roof.I got the car from his sons and they did not know much.I have done a lot of work since I got the car. It had sat for a long time. The Dist was shot but a 57 and intake was 57 also. It does have a later carb and I don't know what year because the tag is missing.The pinon seal was leaking and a axle seal also which I replace and it is a 57 rear end. The inter tir rod is wore out.The windows are frosted some so I got new glass. The paint is very good and the interior is decent and will do for now. It had the wrong shocks and the rear springs were weak which I replace springs and shocks.Radio doesn't work and the heater motor was in the trunk and shot also.I had the radiator rodded out and a 6 blade fan installed. Vacumm wipers are no good so I got electric wipersThe chrome and stainless is very good.I guess I got a pig in a poke but I will make a nice car out of it. The motor is very strong and the tranny is ok does leak a bit which in the fucture I will correct. The power steering I got a seal kit for it. Wife wants me to raise the seat a bit and make it move a bit closer so she can drive it which I will.This dam Ford is not going to get the best of me. So help me lets see what the car will be in a year or so. That about it for this junker I guess.
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07-15-2010, 05:46 PM | #9 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
Diamonds don't come out of the ground polished, eh? It's a real gem you got there. I wish I'd taken pics of mine when I got it. OMG. But all I've put into it was worth it.
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07-15-2010, 08:43 PM | #10 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
Sat. I pick up a rear bumper at Canfield,Ohio from the Bumper Boys.Any of you ever done business with them? Hope it the way I want it????? Maybe I will find some goodies there for my 56 Junker.
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07-15-2010, 09:03 PM | #11 |
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Here a picture of Ma and me enjoyin the heat. This 56 is for her to enjoy<a href="http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/b...pleonswing.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...pleonswing.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
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07-16-2010, 06:44 AM | #12 |
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Are you sure she'll be able to drive it... |
07-16-2010, 02:57 PM | #13 | |
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http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3904353 They were at the Midland MI swap meet in June and seemed to be doing a lot of business. Guess as always it's a case of 'buyer, be aware' |
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07-24-2010, 04:34 PM | #14 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
Redneck, the casting number should be on the block where the Dizzy goes in if it's an earlier block.. If it's a later block the numbers will be above the oil filter on the side of the block.. Those are only gonna give you ball-park figures though.. Let us know the casting numbers and I'm sure we can help more..
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07-24-2010, 07:04 PM | #15 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
Thank-you for the information. Been busy installing Air Condition in her. Also the electric wipers which is done and I am glad.I m in the process of raising the seat so my wife doesn't half to look through the steering wheel.Then change the glass and the vent windows and frames.
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07-28-2010, 05:41 PM | #16 | |
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07-31-2010, 11:07 AM | #17 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
Hey Redneck do youknow when the car show is in Waynesburg is this year? thanks
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07-31-2010, 12:23 PM | #18 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
Sometime in Sept.I think. I will check. They got High Street all tore up now. They are repairing the sidewalks.I am going on the Glidden Tour in Seept. I don't care much for car shows anymore.Pay 10 bucks to sit in the sun all afternoon is not much fun.
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06-06-2011, 07:27 PM | #19 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
Redneck from Waynesburg PA, are you still out there? Do you still have the 1935 Ford pickup? I saw a photo of it on this forum a few months ago and thought "Wow!" I'm a big fan of 1935 Ford pickups but have never seen one in person here in Western PA. Do you attend any of the local car shows with the truck?
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06-06-2011, 11:12 PM | #20 |
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Re: How do you tell what year your engine is
[QUOTE=I m in the process of raising the seat so my wife doesn't half to look through the steering wheel.[/QUOTE]
Just have her throw a thick yellow pages phone book on the seat and sit on it. Then move the seat up all the way forward. |
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