I came across this engine today and would like to know it's year, make and model as to what it is. The Casting number behind the starter is E9AE-6015-AA-14. Can someone decode this? Thanks, jim
That would be a Windsor. 351C is completely different, and was not made in the 80's. Nothing really special about the headers, they're aftermarket shorties to match up to the stock exhaust. I was thinking that looks like a truck pan, but I could be wrong on that - especially since oldolds already said car. Probably a 140 amp alternator, being a newer style, and cool valve covers that would look nice with a little elbow grease. I'm not sure what a 351 would have come out of, car wise, in '89? Crown Vic maybe? Regardless, OT would be off topic, as in this is not a vintage engine... depending on your definition of vintage. The 351 W was available in '69, although not a very common swap for hot rods. Different water pump and pulleys (that one is reverse rotation for the serpentine belt - def. not vintage) and an old style alternator and brackets, and it would look right for a 60's style build
Kamp's right the oilpan is a truck pan, valve covers are factory 82 to 85 Mustang 5.0 finned aluminum covers, also came on police ltd ii'S FROM 83 TO 85 with the 5.0/302cu. Engine. Headers are aftermarket shorties. Good powerplant, plenty of aftermarket parts for them.
that other number under the e9ae etc is the cast date code for when the block was actually made. looks like 9e26, think that is 26 th day of may 1989. google search for ford cast date codes will give you heaps of info. cheers.
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