Convertible69 17 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 How can I find out what year my engine was produced & is there anyway of finding out what type of vehicle it came out of? Previous owner has no idea. 2 orahw1 and sandyoh2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 Block #s first letter should be D for 70s then the year is the second digit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Convertible69 17 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 RSMach, Do you know where the block numbers are located? 1 cobragary reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 Side of block, where the starter is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Convertible69 17 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 Can it be seen without moving the starter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 If it still has the cast iron intake find the production numbers there, then stop over at Mustangtek.com Look on the upper top corner of the head where it meets the valve cover, look for a stamped number. If it has a 4 and a big dot next to it, its a 4V head. If not look for a 2 or 4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 It's not easy with the starter there, and depending how much dirt there is. Might be able to to see it from the bottom looking over the starter with a mirror and a flashlight. Edit; Or under the starter, can't remember lol, I haven't had to do it in years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 For starters do what I asked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 That's fine, but all that is bolt on. People can easily change heads and intake. The only real way to know is the production number on the block. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Convertible69 17 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 Thx for the info!! I have a friend with a car lift & we'll be replacing the exhaust soon. I'll look for it then, since it should be easier to see from underneath the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted June 23, 2016 Thx for the info!! I have a friend with a car lift & we'll be replacing the exhaust soon. I'll look for it then, since it should be easier to see from underneath the car. In the meantime, you should get this book: www.cartechbooks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=351+cleveland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
