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  1. 3 points
    gerg

    Deciphering engine number

    Ok it's a bit hard to explain but during assembly, the engine number takes on whatever chassis it goes into, regardless of where the engine was made. In your case, it's a truck chassis assembled here from US-made parts. If it was cast in 77, it's a local block. Around that time, we were starting to export the blocks back to the US for NASCAR use, so they were well and truly used up over there. Another example: My Cortina engine number started with "CG58" as that's what a Cortina chassis came with, despite the engine being a locally made 6. C = Great Britain G = Geelong assembly 58 = Cortina 6-cyl GL sedan Any clevo will bolt straight into any vehicle that had a Clevo as an option. In my case, an XB ute engine ended up being rebuilt for someone's F100 which was never installed but sold to me to go into my XE wagon. See what I mean? A lot can happen in 40-odd years so it's no surprise that your block ended up in a Falcon. Sent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk
  2. 1 point
    Panko

    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    I know where the hole is, ive left it sitting with the hole at the top. I havent used a chemical flushing agent yet. But i am going to try that. But it will have to wait. Tomorrow is moving day for the wagon
  3. 1 point
    SPArKy_Dave

    Deciphering engine number

    My 11/74 XB GS Panelvan has a 1977 F100 block in it..... oh how I yern for the original matching numbers block...
  4. 1 point
    Panko

    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    It was good to catch up finally. When we catch up again away from there in our own time, we'll go for a drive and compare etc. by comparison to the Gem, yeah my exhaust is quiet but its surpising how much it opens up when its warm and under load. Its more than loud enough for me (for now) while its getting along. I had a good chat with the fella with the V6 Cortina. Funny, small world. It would appear we have (or my father) have some common connections from dad's old Renault days, and his motorkhana days. I followed that cortina for about half the drive home, and far out its fast. Was fun having a bit of a play with him
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