What was the engine block number for the Windsor 351?
What was the engine block number for the Windsor 351?
The number was C8AE-6015-B with 302 marking in the lifter valley. At the very end of the model year some additional 289 blocks must have been discovered as the older C6AE-6015-C blocks appeared again. In 1969 Cleveland continued with 302 production. Windsor dropped 289 production and took up the 351.
Where does the engine block c8ae 6015-b come from?
In short: C8AE-6015-B is a 302 block from the Windsor plant that was used in 1968 on a 289. C8OE-6015-A is a 302 block from Cleveland from a 1967 289 or a 1968 or later 302 (check date code). There is no code stamped on the block itself that can be used to identify the cubic inch displacement of the block.
What was the casting number for a 1967 Windsor 289?
The casting numbers for these were (C6AE-6015-C with a “289” and “WF” in the lifter valley. In 1967 both Cleveland and Windsor produced 289s using earlier year casting numbers but with updated date codes. These two blocks were interchangeable, but there were probably some minor differences.
How to identify a Ford 351 Windsor engine?
Identification The quickest way to identify a Ford 351 Windsor engine is to count the number of bolts on the valve covers. The valve covers are located on the top of the engine, one on either side of the air cleaner, and each will have six bolts. If the valve cover is removed, you will see “351” stamped on the cylinder head in the valve valley.
Can A 351W be swapped into a 65 Stang?
I am thinking of a 351w swap into my 65 stang. My buddy has two blocks, but we don’t know if either is a windsor.
Where did the Ford 351W engine get its name?
Not to be confused with Ford’s 351 “Cleveland” engine, the 351W gets its name from Ford’s Windsor, Canada, plant, where it was briefly manufactured.
What’s the difference between 351 and 302 thermostats?
for a quick ID on the 351 versus 302/289. the lower bolt on the thermostat housing is behind the timing cover on the 302/289. On the 351 it is just above. If you can get a straight shot at the lower bolt , its a 351.
