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Unknown Big Block By Mark Viera - 08/06/2004 4:31:23 PM; IP 162.93.14.73 I posted this question on the general page before I found the FE page & I got some help but I was hoping to get more info. The motor in my 1967 GTA S code is not the original block. The motor is currently in the car so I am limited as to what I can view. I am certain it is a 1968 block based on the casting date of (8A8) I had the oil pan off & found that it did have triple cranksaddle webbing. I was told that the blocks that used triple webbing in that time frame were likely either Cobra Jet, Police interceptor or truck blocks (http://www.428cobrajet.org/id-block.html) Casting Number C7ME Casting Date 8A8 Partial VIN 8J129323 (From the drivers side of the block below the head) Can someone please answer the following questions for me? Please provide as much detail as possible. 1. Is the J in the partial VIN for Los Angels built cars? 2. What “Big Block” cars was Ford building in L.A. in 1968 3. Can I use this partial VIN to track down the data of the car the block originally came in, & if so how. 4. Does this block seem like it is a 390 or 428 5. What motors was Ford building in 1968 that would have had the triple webbing. 6. What other clues can I look for to help identify the block without removing the motor? Please feel free to email me directly if needed Thank you in advance for any help Mark

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Skip Navigation Links. Unknown Big Block -- Mark Viera, 08/06/2004  It sounds good. -- Dave Shoe, 08/06/2004  Consecutive unit numbers Trucks -- Mark Viera, 08/08/2004  RE: Unit numbers Trucks - Start here -- Robert, 08/08/2004  So it can not be a truck motor -- Mark Viera, 08/09/2004  Beware of counterfeits. -- Dave Shoe, 08/09/2004

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