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RE: Identifying Big Block (FE?) By Dave Shoe - 07/12/2001 8:41:04 AM; IP 216.243.158.18 It could be any of five different engine block designs: Windsor Cleveland Michigan (derived from the Cleveland) FE 385 Series I suspect the valve coler bolt count and pattern might help narrow down the variables, but the easiest way generally involves reading the engine code in the vehicle's VIN number. You didn't mention the year of the van, so it's sorta tough to isolate further. If the valve covers have five bolts holding them in place, it's likely an FE. I don't remember the other V8s that well, but I think the FE might be unique this way. Also, since the engine is apparently out of the vehicle, it might be easy to locate the head casting number. For a '70s engine there are only two possible head cassting numbers for an FE: C8AE-H and D2TE-AA. THis number is most often located between the two center spark plugs. I believe the FE is also unique in that the water pump appears to be distinctly separate from the engine block. It clearly bolts to the front of the block with four bolts. The other V8 choices integrate sections of the water pump into the block casting. Sorry if it's not very clear, but I don't know the other engine families that well. Shoe.

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Skip Navigation Links.  Identifying Big Block (FE?) -- BlueTech, 07/12/2001 RE: Identifying Big Block (FE?) -- Dave Shoe, 07/12/2001  Identifying Big Block (FE?) -- BlueTech, 07/13/2001  No FEs in Clubwagon, gotta be a 460 n/m -- Barry B, 07/12/2001  No FEs in Clubwagon, gotta be a 460 n/m -- BlueTech, 07/13/2001  460 was the only 4V engine option n/m -- Barry B, 07/13/2001

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