Engine Identification

[rlm18]

I am trying to figure out exactly what engine I have to make parts buying easier. I am going to be replacing some seals sometime in the future. I always feel like an idiot at the parts store. "Car make and model? Well....." Looking at old paperwork it could be an 80 - 85 model 302. Supposed to be an 80's model mustang 302 as per the p.o. It has an oil pan with two drain plugs, one front and one rear. Mustang? I pulled the starter to look at the numbers on the engine. E0AE D3C 8 3B2? I have been trying googling decoding. I have not been able to figure out what it all means. A model 80 car 302? Appreciate the help!

[akaFrankCastle]

Appears to be a 1983 casting.
3B2:
3=1983
B=February (B is the second letter in the alphabet, Feb is the second month)
2=day of the month it was cast.


Should still be a 28oz balance motor. Actual vehicle application isn't too important until you get to a water pump or oil pump, in which case you can just ask for something from a Bronco.

[Viperwolf1]

Appears to be a 1983 casting.
3B2:
3=1983
B=February (B is the second letter in the alphabet, Feb is the second month)
2=day of the month it was cast.


Should still be a 28oz balance motor. Actual vehicle application isn't too important until you get to a water pump or oil pump, in which case you can just ask for something from a Bronco.

I think the balance change occurred at the end of '81. Roller cam mods happened later, '85 I think.

[akaFrankCastle]

Appears to be a 1983 casting.
3B2:
3=1983
B=February (B is the second letter in the alphabet, Feb is the second month)
2=day of the month it was cast.


Should still be a 28oz balance motor. Actual vehicle application isn't too important until you get to a water pump or oil pump, in which case you can just ask for something from a Bronco.

I think the balance change occurred at the end of '81. Roller cam mods happened later, '85 I think.

Right you are. Internets say sometime in '82 model year. I was thinking '85 for the balance change. Ps and Q's all over. Good ol Ford.

[sykanr0ng]

Appears to be a 1983 casting.
3B2:
3=1983
B=February (B is the second letter in the alphabet, Feb is the second month)
2=day of the month it was cast.


Should still be a 28oz balance motor. Actual vehicle application isn't too important until you get to a water pump or oil pump, in which case you can just ask for something from a Bronco.

I think the balance change occurred at the end of '81. Roller cam mods happened later, '85 I think.

Sometime during 1981 is all I've ever seen it as.

[rlm18]

Ahhh that's what the 3B2 means. Appreciate it! I'll have to study up on the balance. Thank you again!