quote:Originally posted by Timsteren:
Very interesting that the number you refer to there is a VIN number from another car, I just thought it was some kind 'block number' for a aftermarket replacement. My block has just such a number on it, any idears on how to find out what car it came out of?
I've never seen a decoder for engine numbers, not even in a Ford engine manual. I do not remember them matching the VIN numbers of the car they are installed in however. (But neither do I remember what I did yesterday)
I interpret the engine number in the picture thus, but this is only my guess:
3 = the year, 1973
H = the engine code, H is the code for a 351 2V, includes both Windsor or Cleveland
159302 = consecutive number
Light blue paint = Cougar or Montego (i.e. Mercurys). Fords were a darker blue called Ford corporate blue.
I'll bet one of the digits in the consecutive number specifies the engine plant, but I can't say for sure. For instance the first number of the consecutive number in a VIN indicates make & model: 1 = certain Fords, 5 = certain Mercurys, 8 = Lincolns. Can't believe I still remember those numbers, hint: 1 included Mustangs, 5 included Cougars.
I can say for sure ALL Cleveland engines were assembled in Cleveland Engine Plant No.2, in Brookpark Ohio (by the proud members of UAW local 1250). Brookpark is a suburb of Cleveland. The folks at the engine plant had no idea exactly which car the engine was going to be installed in, not capable of assigning a VIN to an engine. The engines were transported to the various vehicle assembly plants.
On the other hand, I may be 100% wrong.
