identifying 302 from my car

[65fb302v8]

the numbers from the block that i found were
D4DE-6015-BA

i need help identifying what car this came from, the age, and all other information that it porvides
thanks

 

[mustangman70]

okay.
That is a 1974 302 block

I don't remember when exactly they changed from 28 to 50oz imbalance but I do know it was right around then.

 

[geostang351]

To start, it appears to be a 1974 motor. (D4 - D= 70; 4 is for 2nd digit = 74)

edit: Too quick for me Mustangman!!

 

[mustangman70]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...cmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33613QQitemZ8014929890

 

[mustangman70]

D4DE-6015-BA;

D4 = 74
D = Falcon
E = Engine part
6015 = Block group part number
BA = Revision




The first two digits indicate the decade and the year;
A = 40's
B = 50's
C = 60's
D = 70's
E = 80's
F = 90's
G = 00's


The third digit designates the vehicle model line;
A = Ford full size (Galaxie)
B = Bronco (70-75)
C = Torino/Elite
D = Falcon
E = Escort
F = Pinto, Maverick, Late model Falcon
G = Early Comet (61-68), Montego, Cyclone (69-76)
H = Medium & heavy duty truck
J = Industrial
K = Edsel
L = Lincoln (58-60)
M = Mercury
O = Fairlane (62-68), Torino (69-76)
R = Capri
S = Thunderbird
T = F series or Bronco
U = Econoline van
V = Lincoln
W = Cougar
Z = Mustang


The fourth digit designates the engineering group;
A = Chassis
B = Body
E = Engine

Or if it's a service replacement part;
M = Ford Motorsport or FFRP
X = Original Ford racing program/Muscle Parts
Y = Lincoln-Mercury
Z = Ford





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[302 coupe]

note that just because its a D4 block (1974), does not mean the engine was assembled and installed in a 1974 vehicle. Casting numbers were used until a revision was made that created the need for a new casting number. Generally, a 74 block might have 77 heads, 76 intake, and a 79 carburetor. In that case, you could assume that the engine was assembled and installed the year of the most recent casting number.

basically, what you've got is a standard issue 302, likely with the crappy low compression heads, dished pistons, and retarded timing set.

 

[Max Power]

That's why I laugh when people advertise "mumbers matching" Fords for sale.

LOL...matching what, exactly....