Engine number location

bucketmouth · May 12, 2009, 07:02:08 AM

I've got a 84 mustang motor in my 34 coupe. I'm trying to find the engine No but to no avail. I'm told the No is at the rear of the block between the two heads.
I can't spot it, can someone tell me if I'm looking in the correct location or even show me a picture of where it is.

cheers

enjenjo · May 12, 2009, 10:16:03 AM

Are you looking for a VIN number?

bucketmouth · May 12, 2009, 10:23:39 AM

We call it a engine No that all engines have stamped on the engine block somewhere.
On the title I have a VIN 615267 but I'm guessing that is for the car not specifically the engine.
In this case it's supposed to be on top at the rear of the engine block but with the engine so close to the firewall I can't see that well.
Any help locating the No would be appreciated.

enjenjo · May 12, 2009, 11:20:42 AM

As far as I know Ford has not stamped a number on engines in the US for 40 years. At least none that I have owned had one. Ford used a paper tag glued to the rocker cover for internal identification, and some had an aluminum tag bolted to one of the intake bolts. I usually use the casting numbers to identify them. On a Windsor, the casting number is just above the starter on the side of the block. Others may have more info.

kb426 · May 12, 2009, 01:09:17 PM

You will not find a number on the block. I went through this 2 years ago. The number on an original valve cover sticker is all there was. If the covers have been changed or the sticker is illegible, you're done.

38HAULR · May 12, 2009, 10:29:04 PM

This problem comes up over here in Vic frequently also bucketmouth. Aussie rego authorities insist on an eng number. Even the Roadworthy tester. You usually have to have one allocated. Far easier before you go through the drama is to give it a number yourself . Incorporate the Vin # with some Alpha prefix .......Frank.

bucketmouth · May 13, 2009, 10:57:18 AM

Thanks guys for that, a friend of mine has a 84 Mustang and told me there was a number on the block. I think he must have been talking about the casting Nos.
I"m gonna do as 38HAULR said.
Thanks again for the info.

The Paisano · May 13, 2009, 05:19:39 PM

I got 2 - 5.0's GT's in my garage.I'll check them both and give you a buzz back.

The Paisano · May 15, 2009, 10:22:21 PM

The guys are right,all I found were casting mumbers.No serial numbers to speak ok.I looked a boyj the 5.0' s in the garage and both check the same.

bucketmouth · May 16, 2009, 01:56:35 AM

Well there we have it. I'll have to stamp my own No on the block.
Thanks for the help guys. );b(