The FE 406 was a 1 1/2 year engine only in 62-63, quickly phased out when the FE 427's came out. As well, and I read this somewhere, very rare as only 500 were ever made, and mainly for drag racing. So I doubt very much that its a FE406 in a '65 'Bird. Ford produced thousands of 406 engines. Moneymaker, Oct 31, 2011.332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > C6 Identification. Share. Share with: Link: Copy link. 8 posts C6 Identification C6 Identification. cobra3073. 62. cobra3073. 62. Post Jan 04, 2007 #1 2007-01-04T19:28+00:00. I have been gathering parts for a couple of years now and have several C6 transmissions - - mostly for Clevelands and LIMA motors.Then again knowing Ford, maybe a 3U-EE crank is cast and a 3U-FF crank is forged LOL. Bill, I'm building a 396 right now that has a crank marked 3U and EE on the #3 counterweight. I think it's the original crank from our 1972 390-2v F-250. Definitely standard FE snout, all the car FE parts go right on.This FE hydraulic-roller cam with an inductionhardened core as indicated by the heat-induced coloration. These cams combine common hydrauliclifter features with the roller-wheel design. These cams offer reduced frictional losses and cam manufacturers offer aggressive cam profiles in hydraulic-roller designs. FE Camshaft Design Specifics.May 30, 2009 #7. Stumpy's makes two FE cradles that bolt to the block at the motor mount pads. There is the normal one and a wide one to clear t type road racing oil pans. You can bolt a bellhousing and a transmission to the engine with these cradles and I personally hung a C-6 on my stroker engine and rolled it around.The FE series engine was very sturdy and versatile and was used in cars, trucks, buses, and boats, as well as for industrial pumps and other equipment. The FE was available from 1958 through 1976. The same engine, with minor package changes, was designated the “FT” block and was used in medium and heavy Ford trucks from 1964 through 1978.Attachments. That's not a weld. It was done at the time the block was cast as an easy identification for the C5AE-H 427 block. In raw form FE blocks pretty much all look the same so foundry workers used letters literally scratched into the sand casting cores in the bell housing area to tell the different types.A typical FE dist number might be something like C5AF-12127-E, where "C"= decade (B=50's, C=60's, D=70's, E=80's and F would equal 90's)"5" would be model year, "A" would be car line which paid for enginering of part, "F" would be for engine accessories line, "12127" is basic distributor part nubmer (same for all distributors)and "J" is the ...Identifying a 390 engine block. Ive just disassembled my FE engine except removing the pistons and connection rods. I have a 352 in my 63 Galaxie and bought the used 390 which, following the sellers info, is from a 63 Thunderbird. My plans is to rebuild the 390 and use it in the car.14K 349. Jul 12, 2006 #4. Those heads are the same as C4AE-6090-G (the common 1964-65 casting) and most earlier FE heads, too. The CJ head is a low-performance variation of the C1 heads you are looking at, though the CJ did get larger valves which helped out a bit. The C1 heads don't have the capacity to be drilled for the diagonal exhaust bolt ...Shoe. sixspd. 1,533 204. Jul 12, 2009 #5. I picked up what I'm told to be a 66 428 A block at the recent Tulsa Shelby meet. Was supposed to be from a running 69 R Mach 1 who recently found the correct C casting CJ block. Has an NOS CJ/390 GT cam, block is .30 over with no cylinder ridge, good crosshatch pattern.ALL FE engine blocks are denoted with the casting date under the oil filter adapter as Year/month/date. The tag was screwed into the mold with slotted screws hence why it looks like a cast tag with screw heads. Starting in 1969 the DIF foundry put 2 dots under the year so it wouldn't be confused with a 1959 block etc.FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) - Help ID this engine. . . - I've got a Ford FE engine, but I'm not positive what it is. . .a little confused by the 2 bbl intake manifold. . . . . .the casting numbers on the block and heads imply either a 390 Police Interceptor or a 428 Cobra Jet from...In 1961, the 390 appeared (4.050-inch bore/3.78-inch stroke) with three two-barrel carburetors that cranked out 401 hp. See All 31 Photos. Although still an FE, the 406 that came next was based on ...Ford built the 390 from 1961–1971, and it was a part of their FE line of V8 engines. The FE stood for “Ford-Engine,” and not “Ford-Edsel” or “Ford-Engineering.”. The first FE engines came out in 1958, and the 390 — the biggest of them all — came out in 1961 for the first time in Fords. The following year, Mercury also made it ...1962, 390, 477, cid, decoder, engine, f250, ford, id, identification, motor, options, ranchero, sd, truck. 401, 477, & 534 SD Engines - 1962 Engine ID - I'm having problems Identifying an engine in my 1962 Ford 250 Truck. It has C4AE (high riser heads). I think its either a 406/410/427/428. Its a big FE engine.5,059 3. Jul 12, 2006 #2. If it is drilled for sideoiler operation there will also be a plug at the front of the block, in line with the side galley. Thats where the passage would be drilled through the block for the side oiling passage. If the plug isnt there it isnt drilled and is a top oiler. 69 Mach 1 R-code - 427MR 4-spd.The Ford Motor Company is one of the world’s leading automakers, producing some of the most iconic vehicles in history. As such, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest n...a stock engine. I have one with the C2 marking that is where the 352 usually is. It is nothing special, and is a 352 std bore. A 406 must have the letters HP cast on the side, and in the valley. It also must have an oil pressure relief valve in the rear. I've picked up a C2AE block (no revision #) that has a C1AE-A crank.Paperback – June 5, 2018. Learn what you need to rebuild a Ford FE Engine for reliability and durability from FE master, owner of Survival Motorsports, and veteran author Barry Rabotnick. In Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild, Barry shows you how to rebuild one of these legendary engines. CarTech's unique Workbench series format takes you step ...When it comes to buying a car, safety is always a top priority. Unfortunately, even the most reliable vehicles can be subject to recalls. Ford Motor Company has had its fair share ...390 will be going into a '70 F 100 and the second 390 into my 36 Chev Utility (Chev with a Ford heart) ... the narrow pattern was last used in '64. 1965. bbfoz36. 17. Oct 03, 2013 #11. This is a great forum, big thanks to all for your help. It seems the bellhousing is a narrow pattern from late 50's early 60's.He was right, it's an all-aluminum Ford FE engine that makes well over 600 hp on pump gas, nuff said. Power. Well, this engine is a poster child for "area under the curve" with a long, flat torque ...Took a gamble on this Ford FE engine and I go through it to see what I have. Not an FE engine expert but some of these clues can help you in identifying your...FB group needs help identifying this engine. 4.13 bore, cross-bolted mains, CI scratch on the back. Any ideas? https: ... 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > General Discussion > 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > Block ID. Share. Share with: Link: Copy link. 9 posts Block ID Block ID. 410bruce. 658 406. 410bruce.209 Views. Last post by Bad427stang 12:47 PM - May 25. 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum-Do you have questions regarding your 332-428 cubic inch FE series Ford engine? Discuss identification, hop-up tips, overhaul, history, etc.Mar 30, 2016 #2. There is a pad on the right rear of the block on the vertical surface at the cylinder head junction. That is where a serial number would be if there was one. FoMoCo generally didn't start numbering blocks until 1968 and even then, I'm not sure how uniform it was.Mar 30, 2016 #2. There is a pad on the right rear of the block on the vertical surface at the cylinder head junction. That is where a serial number would be if there was one. FoMoCo generally didn't start numbering blocks until 1968 and even then, I'm not sure how uniform it was.Then again knowing Ford, maybe a 3U-EE crank is cast and a 3U-FF crank is forged LOL. Bill, I'm building a 396 right now that has a crank marked 3U and EE on the #3 counterweight. I think it's the original crank from our 1972 390-2v F-250. Definitely standard FE snout, all the car FE parts go right on.332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > General Discussion > 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > 428 block mold scratch marks. Share. Share with: Link: Copy link. 15 posts ... It's for sure a real deal 428 casting it has "428" cast into the floor of the water jacket. It's for sure not an FT block the distributor shaft pilot hole is under 1/2" and it does not ...04:24 PM. Tags. FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) - 352 id? C7TE? - I found a motor for sale havnt seen it yet supposedly a 352 out of a delivery truck. guy told me it says C7TE on both the heads and the intake, cant really seem to find much info on these numbers, mainly want to know about the heads as i...Some FE pulleys are smaller to speed up the waterpump. Ron. hawkrod. 8,724 3. Feb 22, 2009 #5. The HiPo and some low po use a ECG-H which is a 7.32 inches. There is also an ECG-F which is 6.80. Unfortunately, the pulleys are not always marked. There is also a 7.03 diameter pulley starting in 65 and a 6 3/16 starting in 66 etc....The Bear 427 block employs diesel-grade iron with improved oil circuitry, thicker main webs and .750-inch decks, and perfect-fit cross-bolted main caps void of spacers. Big bores are 4.245-inches ...Jul 31, 2010 #13. A complete cast iron 428CJ, with intake and exhaust manifolds, alternator, water pump, carb, but no flywheel, weighs around 650 pounds. My stroker 390 engine, with aluminum Edelbrock heads and intake, tube headers, stock water pump, no alternator, and all other components the same, weighs 510 pounds.Mar 07, 2007 #1. I am putting together a FE for my Cobra kitcar. 390, bored /stroked to 431" On the back of the 3x2 manifold I plan to use, is a 3/8" threaded port to the plenum, for hooking up the PVC system. Right below it is the block fitting for PVC/Road Draft adapter. With some proper selection of parts, I want to run from the adapter ...The FE 406 was a 1 1/2 year engine only in 62-63, quickly phased out when the FE 427's came out. As well, and I read this somewhere, very rare as only 500 were ever made, and mainly for drag racing. So I doubt very much that its a FE406 in a '65 'Bird. Ford produced thousands of 406 engines. Moneymaker, Oct 31, 2011.Jul 23, 2013 · A majority of FE blocks have either a ‘352’ or a backwards ‘501’ cast into the front of the block. With the exception of a few hi-performance 428 blocks, most all other FE blocks are identical externally. The only way of differentiating between them, since there are no external markings to tell you what you’ve got, is to measure the stroke:Hawkrod. Your casting number = part number C5AZ-6392-B. Original application was full size Ford (A), 352, 390, 427, and 428, 1965-1968 (until 2-15-68), 3 and 4 speeds. The unibodies used a different part number. It looks the same except it sounds like the Y-coded housing has a pivot on it.Feb 12, 2019. #5. Poppy Red said: The 5th letter of the VIN denotes the engine the car was built with. A "Q" for the 428" and a "Z" for a 390. Below is the info I found to confirm my car has the 428 engine. The number on the lower right bank, (have to get under the car to see it if the engine is not out of the car) stamped during casting (and ...Jul 31, 2010 #13. A complete cast iron 428CJ, with intake and exhaust manifolds, alternator, water pump, carb, but no flywheel, weighs around 650 pounds. My stroker 390 engine, with aluminum Edelbrock heads and intake, tube headers, stock water pump, no alternator, and all other components the same, weighs 510 pounds.Jim. Jim , Look at the cast # on your case and tail. T10B 1 All Ford narrow early cases 63 to early 65 (4 bolt). T10H 7A is the Falcon tail housing with shifter mts. towards the front. & T10H 7B is the Mustang tail housing with shifter mts.towards the rear. Both same length (apx 14") with inline trans. mounting bolts.Jun 12, 2006 #2. Intake Casting # C6AE-9425-E would be 1966 428 P.I., before 11-01-1966. 361turbo. 45. Jun 12, 2006 #3. you can find this listed in Ford parts numbers or literature somewhere. No one has found an actual listing of the part number. Everyone I've talked to only have listings for the 67 C7AE 9425-E intakes.332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > Engine identification problem. Share. Share with: Link: Copy link. 6 posts Engine identification problem Engine identification problem. petrolhead81. 8. petrolhead81. 8. Post Jan 06, 2019 #1 2019-01-06T01:42+00:00. ... casting under oilfilter hole says 'W 8K8' ...63FE. 63FE. May 24, 2001 #2. Looking through Steve Christ BBFE He list the Stroke of the 410 as 3.948, and the 428 as 3.984 but the Forging is still a IU crank, same as the 428, which is it. FE427TP. 915. May 24, 2001 #3. the 410 didn't have a special mercury only block. The crankshaft has the same stroke and it was a typo, my 410 has a 1UB ...A Y-Block is an overhead valve engine with a deep skirt like a Hemi or FE and when viewed from the front, looks like a Y. 239 is one of the displacements but it is entirely different than a flathead 239.Ford engine casting numbers 390 fe block number side engines source passengerEngine ford numbers 390 serial identification 1965 tag codes 1972 number diagram parts car model fordification source engines specifications Ford engine 390 s code, for salePurchase ford 390 4x4 ez-efi® turnkey engine by tuff dawg engine in. ...Lee. 360 and 390 FE pickup truck cranks are typically stamped with 1/4" (or so) tall letters on a crank cheek. "2T", "2TA" indicates a 360 crank, 2U, 2UA, or 3U indicates later 390 crank (earlier 390 was cast with taller C3AE-B, etc, markings). The "-A" indicates a revised bobweight specification, probably due to a piston revision.Some Good Websites for FE Identificationhttps://www.diyford.com/choose-ford-fe-engine-block/https://itstillruns.com/identify-ford-428-engine-7617446.htmlGrea...That chart has mixed together the 6049 head assembly numbers with the 6090 head casting numbers, rendering it rather useless. The same can be said for the block and other info on that page. Be careful, as most of the info is incorrect for casting numbers. Shoe. EDC-C, C4AE-G, C6AE-J, C6AE-R, C6AE-U, D2TE-AA.