If the oil filter was originally the spin on type, then it's a 57 or later.  Ford went to spin ons in 57.  It's hard to tell if it was an earlier block if the filter was already changed to a spin on.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

found the marking on the pass side below the head; will check at the dizzy and oil filter...
thanks,Mark

"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX

if ECG appears back by the dist,its a 56 or earlier.in 57 they are cast over the oil filter.

would that appear right after the "ECG"?

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There should be a coded date of manufacture cost into the block.  Don't exactly know where it is.  It's a short series of numbers and letters.  If you can find them, post it here and we can decode it.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

according to Mr. Mummert's website info, my ECG block casting indicates I have a 272 in my 57 Fairlane that might be a '57, '56, or 55 block, correct?
went to purchase a new oil pan drain plug and it was mentioned by the retailer that the "large" drain plug like I have indicated a '55-'56 engine.
is there any way I can identify the year of manufacture of my engine?
Mark


"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX