Thread: having trouble with a fe block

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hi there..i got a 62 galaxie 500 xl convertable..the engine in it is casting #C5AE-A DATE CODE ..4K14..i was told it was a 65 model galaxie 390..but the car has the 2 bolt motor mts. and the block is drilled for 4 bolts..i was reading in one book that this makes it a ft block?....the heads are C4AE..(6090G)..and the intake is C5AE8425C...with 4M80 by the holley carb..can anyone help me identify what i have here...my other car is a 51 custom tudor with the flatty still in it..but more on it later...thanks for any help...r.c. from missouri

C5AE means 1965 Ford car engine. Ford changed the bolt pattern in '65.

No it's a FE. Just a later engine. The date code is 64/Oct/14th. 63 and earlier blocks just have 2 motor mount holes. 64 and later 4 bolt holes. Heads and intake are lowrisers. Intake has a 64/Dec/?? could be 30 instead of the 80 you posted. The last 2 numbers are the day of the month it was cast. The heads date codes are under the VC's between the center 2 valve springs. 60 days between the block and intake. I doubt it's original to the block. You'd have to see what DC the heads are and piece it together. Things moved along pretty quick back then. Still tho the right parts are there.

thank ya'll alot i will take off a valve cover and check the date code..this engine is probally all pieced together...but it sure sounds good and strong..now to find the weather stripping for the convertable top..hope to take it for a ride in a couple of days and check out the trans..hope all is good there..this car has sat in the yard for 15 years..but i sure started easy..so i have high hopes for it

Hi Denny, K is October. Ford used letters A-M for date codes skipping the letter "I" as it could be confused for a "1".

RC sounds like a really nice car!! Most FE's these days you find are pieced together. With rebuilds, warranty and service replacements very few you come across are original. Hey good luck with the ol Gal... 62's are sweet rides!!

These sites might have the weather stripping you need.

www.dearbornclassics.com
www.gregdonahue.com
www.critesrestoration.com

Crites might not have it but they have some cool parts.

Originally Posted by rclake

e..this engine is probally all pieced together...but it sure sounds good and strong..

I've pieced together many of engines and they ran strong.... what do you think happens when we use aftermarket everything .... or run on a junkyard budget

well i need to find a interior kit for this car also ..where's a good place to look?

dearbornclassics.com dearborn classics is about the number 1 source for non-mustang ford resto parts

I agree they have front and rear seats and pretty much most of the interior stuff. If your looking for good original try a WTB ad at www.fordfe.com or the GCOA in the classifieds section. You might get a few leads there.

G.

If you're interested, the annual swap meet at the fairgrounds here in Springfield will be the 24th through the 26th of August. A lot of different vendors attend and the place is pretty packed. Unless it's changed from last year, it's free to get in and the parking is reasonable.

hi duster i usally do make it to the meet..i was hoping to get there and set up a booth this time..who do i call to get that set up the fairgrounds or someone else..i just retired and closed the shop..hope to make some extra cash iat the swap meet.. got a lot of older cars and parts to get rid of..so i can build the ones i'm keeping..glad to hear from someone so close

Originally Posted by rclake

hi duster i usally do make it to the meet..i was hoping to get there and set up a booth this time..who do i call to get that set up the fairgrounds or someone else..i just retired and closed the shop..hope to make some extra cash iat the swap meet.. got a lot of older cars and parts to get rid of..so i can build the ones i'm keeping..glad to hear from someone so close

I assume that the above was directed at me. I'm off Wed and Thur and I'll call around. I assume it's someone with the Park Board as that is who runs the fairgrounds, but I'm not sure. When I find out I'll get with you.

Originally Posted by rclake

got a lot of older cars and parts to get rid of..so i can build the ones i'm keeping..glad to hear from someone so close

What cars and parts are you selling?

I'll second that which cars and parts question!!

well it would be hard to put down all the cars and parts i got. email me and i'll let ya know if i got what ya need..its mostly 50 60 and some 70 stuff.. none of it turn key rigs