Engine codes

The 351 Cleveland is a small block Ford

Never got into the engine codes used 30 yrs ago for the Pantera. Most Pantera people could care less what block-code is on there, as long as it runs good enough to scare them occasionally. The 351C is not a big-block, either; it is what Ford once called a 'mid-block'- neither small nor big. The 429 & 460 have different motor mount bolt patterns and different bellhousing bolt patterns from the 351C. They are the same as the 351M & 400M truck engines, though. The only swappable parts between the bunch are the distributor, carb & air cleaners. The 429/460 block is some 5" longer than a 351C, presenting many problems for engine swappers, but its been done. Bring money, though.

I'm looking at a book I have, called, High Performance Ford, Engine Parts Interchange.

It lists 351C block numbers as, DOAE-D two bolt mains, DOAE-C and D3ZE-A four bolt mains.
In another section it lists 351C casting numbers as 70-71 DOAE-A,DOAE-C,DOAE-E, DOAE-G, DOAE-J, and DOAE-L, 1972-74 D2AE-DA, all as Ford Part # DOAZ-D, two bolt main block. Shows 351C Australian as Ford Part # D6HM-L, does not show any casting number.
1971 351C, DOAE-B, -D, -F, -H, four bolt main.
1971 Boss 351C, D1ZE-A, -B, Ford Part #D1ZZ-D, four bolt main.
1971-74 351C Cobra Jet, D2AE-CA, Ford Part #D1ZZ-A, D3ZZ-A, four bolt main.
1972 351C High Output, D2AE-EA, Ford Part #D1ZZ-D, four bolt main.
Thats all the numbers I can find for these engines, hope it helps.
DT

Thanks for all the info. You have answered all my questions and more.
I'm learning real quickly that I have to be careful of the book I look at. Thanks so much, Pete