engine number ford

[Rustydicks]

hi
i have a thunder bird 312 v8 and need to find the engine number
anyone know where to look ??
thanks guys
richard

[Paul G]

American Fords generally didn't have an engine number as such but there should be a casting number. On small blocks & Clevelands it's cleverly positioned so that you can't see it without removing the starter motor, might be a good place to start on yours .

[Rustydicks]

thanks

[ranchero]

my cleveland is stamped between the petrol pump and dizzy although after cleaning off the rust and painting it can't be read

[minimog]

If its a y block mine was on the right hand side of the block(as you look from the front) just above the oil pump
Ive just got a coe with a 292 y block where do you sorce parts from as it doesent look a popular engine choice in the uk

[63Wagon]

On my 289 Windsor it's behind the starter motor , on mine it's the same as my body number so definitely an engine number

[Rustydicks]

have you tried US automotive in bedford