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It sounds good. By Dave Shoe - 08/06/2004 9:58:48 PM; IP 216.243.176.34 C7ME only indicates it's a non-sideoiler FE cast from 1967-72, nothing else. The date code gives you the date, as described. It may be a PI/CJ casting, or an FT casting (possibly a 330MD/330HD FT. as they have 332/352/360/390/410 type cylinder jackets. Alternately, it may be a 361FT/391FT truck block, as these generally have the 428-type of cylinder jacket. Note that all 360/390 FE and 361/391 FT blocks got the reinforced main webbing from about 1973-on. This does NOT suggest all 360/390 FE blocks have the 361/391/428 type cylinder jackets, as they don't. It only means Ford standardized on the reinforced main webbing around 1973. This does not apply to your casting. note that some FTs occasionally came with standard cylinder 360/390/410 blocks, so caution is always advised. If you don't have a bored out 330FT block, then you've very likely got a block capable of handling a 428 bore. An FE "drill bit test" will verify. Shoe.

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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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