352 block

[rhertel]

I have a 352 block with heads, oil pan and timing cover.
The engine does not turn. As far as I can see, there is no cracks in the block. I am located in Connecticut.
$200 or best offer can take it.

Rich

[frank58]

do you know what it came out of? any casting numbers and the assy date code would be helpfull. I am in the market for a 58 engine with a specific assy date range. It's been quite a persuit

[KULTULZ]

Casting I.d. No. And Date Casting Code

do you know what it came out of? any casting numbers and the assy date code would be helpfull. I am in the market for a 58 engine with a specific assy date range. It's been quite a persuit

Are you trying to go numbers correct?

-FE ENGINE IDENTIFICATION-

[frank58]

Are you trying to go numbers correct?

-FE ENGINE IDENTIFICATION-

yes, my engine is a 58 with solid lifters and a carter AFB carb. after much discussion both here and at the VTCI forums it appears to be out of a full size 58. I'm pretty sure you helped out in that discussion. I guess I'll use it untill the "right" engine comes along (if ever).

btw, the ID link seems to be broken.

[KULTULZ]

yes, my engine is a 58 with solid lifters and a carter AFB carb. after much discussion both here and at the VTCI forums it appears to be out of a full size 58. I'm pretty sure you helped out in that discussion. I guess I'll use it untill the "right" engine comes along (if ever).

btw, the ID link seems to be broken.

I remember your plight!

It seems to me that the engine you have would be invaluable to someone restoring a period correct 58 FORD.

Have you thought of contacting one of the BIRD salvage yards to find a complete take-out? Do you know the build date on your car?

[frank58]

The build date on my 58 is March 12. so I am looking for an engine assy date before that (as close a possible of course). I did locate a few 58's but the assy dates were months later than my build date. I didn't try anywhere too far from me. I'm in CT, same as the original poster.. now that would be luck......

[KULTULZ]

Did he leave an E-MAIL address?

[rhertel]

engine numbers

B8ae6015b
Oa27.3
33

[frank58]

the casting number B8 is 1958... but could be for full size ford. I don't have my books available. Would you be able to get a peek at the engine assy date? it's hand stamped on the front drivers side of the engine, near the oil dipstick tube

[rhertel]

FE Casting Number Breakdown Charts

Decade of Manufacture:

• A = 1940
• B = 1950
• C = 1960
• D = 1970
• E = 1980

Year of Decade

The year of the decade is determined by adding a number (0-9) to the letter of the decade. Example: C6 would be 1966, D0 would be 1970, D1 would be 1971.

Car Line/ Manufacture Codes

• A = Galaxie
• D = Falcon (60-69)
• F = Outside USA, Trans Am racing
• G = Comet / Montego
• J = Industrial
• M = Mercury
• O = Fairlane / Torino
• P = Autolite / Motorcraft
• R = Rotunda
• S = Thunderbird
• T = Truck
• V = Lincoln (61 - current)
• Z = Mustang

Engineering Departments

• A = Chassis
• B = Body
• E = Engine
• F = Engine accessories
• J = Autolite (67-72)
• P = Automatic transmission
• R = Manual transmission
• W = Axle
• X = Muscle parts program
• Y = Lincoln / Mercury service parts
• Z = Ford service parts

More interesting linkshttp://www.erareplicas.com/engines.htm#castingnumber

I will look for date tomorrow

[KULTULZ]

B8ae 6015 B

Oa27.3

33

The Casting I.D. No. is the 352 (Both FORD and BIRD used the same block).

If 0A27 is the Casting Date Code, it would be Jan 27, 1960.

[rhertel]

date numbers

3-ub20 date numbers

[Hawkrod]

0A27.3 means it is a 1960 block made January 27 1960 on the thrid shift. Hawkrod

[KULTULZ]

Fyi

The build date on my 58 is March 12. so I am looking for an engine assy date before that (as close a possible of course). I did locate a few 58's but the assy dates were months later than my build date. I didn't try anywhere too far from me. I'm in CT, same as the original poster.. now that would be luck......

This is from a TECH ARTICLE I came across. It is referencing the small block, but the date code info would be applicable-

If you are restoring an old Ford or Mercury to stock condition and are looking for a matching number block, your challenge will be greater, but not impossible. There are two considerations for the purist. First, the block must have a Ford part number that falls in line with the model year of the vehicle. Secondly, the date codes (casting and manufacture date codes) should fall 30-60 days prior to the scheduled assembly date code of the vehicle. An example of a date code might be “5A26” (January 26, 1965) or “4F17” (June 17, 1964) which means the year, month and day of casting or manufacture. One example of a Ford part number might be C5AE-6015-E for a 289 block. Look for these numbers because they show you the way to correctness.

[frank58]

Thanks Gary, yeah, 30-60 days is what I've read also. The 352 solid lifter engine I have has a November 26, 1957 assy date, making it a very, very early engine. not right for my March 12 buld.
the search continues...............