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RE: Read this related response, plus the whole thread... By Charlie - 08/31/2005 10:14:49 AM; IP 141.151.23.40 Thanks Mr F. After reading this very helpful link, I have come to the following conclusion: 1. After 1968, many FE blocks did not have casting numbers, which would be on block, in front of the starter. I cant find one. 2. On most, but not all blocks, there was a partial VIN stamped on the small pad just below head line on rear of engine , cyl #8. I do not see any # on my block, have checked with mirror and can see while underneath car. Still want to wipe more paint off to be 100% sure, but at this point no partial VIN on my engine. 3. On some 428 CJ's, the stamper made a mistake and stamped the back of the head near cyl #8 instead on small pad. I definetley see #'s there, but real hard to read, not stamped to well. At this point I definetley see the last # is a 7 and the 2nd # may be a T, which agrees with my VIN. But, this would just mean I have the original heads, wouldn't it?? 4. The date code is just below the starter, which I have validated is 26 days prior to my build date, GOOD NEWS! There is also an "E1" just above the date code, and a "V" above and to the left. Does this help further ID? 5. There is a "C" welded or somehow attached to the rear of ALL?? 428 CJ's, but you need to pull the engine. 6. I have read that a "428" can be seen on some CJ's inside the water jacket, not sure wher this is or if worth looking for if rare. I this behind the water pump?? 7. On the 428 registry site, http://www.428cobrajet.org/id-block.html , it shiws two bolts near the oil pan. Is this another way to ID as a 428?? Are these on both sides? I have found 2 bolt holes (bolts missing) near the oil pan on the passenger siide. Will check other side today. Any clue on this piece of information? 8. I am also trying to trace back the ownership. Probablly hard, but have already spoken to the 2 previous owners (to about 1996) and they claim they think and were told it is original engine, but they could never ID. At this point, any comments on above or additional data is appreciated. I may have a 390 and not even know it. Charlie

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Skip Navigation Links.  428 CJ Identification -- Charlie, 08/31/2005  Read this related response, plus the whole thread... -- Mr F, 08/31/2005 RE: Read this related response, plus the whole thread... -- Charlie, 08/31/2005  Given the block's casting-date, odds are it is the original. [n/m] -- Mr F, 08/31/2005  Meanwhile, skip #6 & you've got the basics down, pat. :-) [n/m] -- Mr F, 08/31/2005  RE: Read this related response, plus the whole thread... -- Tim, 09/02/2005  RE: Read this related response, plus the whole thread... -- Charlie, 09/02/2005

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