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Interesting!!!

Since the 302 came out in 68, and engines were likely purchased as assemblies, I would expect that they'd have the 68 dated Autolite carb.

Now, deviations being what they are.....I have no clue what determined who got a air injected motor (smog pump) and who didn't! I would guess that Ford shipped DeT "whatever they had on hand".... I have looked at a few cars build right around my car (#878) and couldn't find any with pump.....yet my other car #760 did have a pump setup. I think these cars got a three sheave rear jackshaft pulley....or at least some did.....

......And then there are industrial engines.....which likely came with a 2V carb....and I have no idea what DeT did with them....so did they order some extra iron 4V intakes and carbs and swap parts? Or drop some aluminum intakes and Holleys on them? You could order these parts from the dude at the counter! ...or via Shelby....

Great paperwork though! I'd love to see a copy of mine....although I can only translate about 14% of the stuff there....and Babblefish isn't much help with the techno stuff! You need to find an Italian reading mechanic!

I can't say I'd put a whole lot of faith in the accuracy of the hand written sheets.....as even Ford had issues with their build sheets due to shenanigans on the assembly line!!!! Don't ask how I know this.....

Off to MN and mosquito hell tomorrow!
Ciao!
Steve