ford y block question

272-292 and 312 engines , is there any visible difference between these engines? or only by the engine number, and where is the number located? ----- thanks Al

 

Check out http://ford-y-block.com/index.html has all the info you need

 

Thanks

 

Check out john mummert's y block website. He has everything you need to know.

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Even the casting numbers are the same for a 292 and 312. You have to look at the back of the crankshaft to tell, or measure bore and stroke. Either one will make a wonderful motor if you make a couple small changes at overhaul time.

 

They are all 312's till the heads come off........