block casting numbers...

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    installed the engine in my '72 today and while i was laying on the ground, i noticed the casting number on the block to be really odd, it's D1ZM-6015-AA. ive never seen any maverick, or any other ford for that matter with this type of casting number. any have any input???

    BTW, this is the original engine from the green '71 GT i just bought. has the matching VIN stamped into the back of the block, if that helps anyone :)
     
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  2. maverick maniac

    maverick maniac Banned

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    d1db is maverick and d1zm is mercury ??
     
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  3. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    99% sure you have a Mexican block there - very desireable ........ :thumbs2:
     
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  4. Joe Dirt

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    D1 =71

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    6015- basic engine assembly

    basicly a mexican block (hi performance)

    A Mexican block will generally say "Hencho en Mexico" in the lifter valley, and will have a round knob around an inch in diameter sticking out towards the front above where the oil filter mounts
     
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    wow! That's Awesome! I wish I was lucky like that!
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    that's freakin' cool! i didnt even know that those blocks came in our cars :yahoo:
     
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    every now and then even a blind squirrel finds a nut ,,,,
     
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    Joe Dirt BBF life

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    they probly ran out of standard blocks on the line and robbed a few from another :rofl:
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Yup...What Joe said...My blue mav has its original engine and its amexican block,It also has the spanish in the lifter valley.But mine is stamped D2ZM...Score!!!! for Dave!!!
     
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    Maybe that car was a good deal after all. You lucky son-of-a-busdriver.
     
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    There have been a few Mexican 302 blocks for sale lately here in Phoenix over the last year or so. Of course we are very close to the border so that may play into it.
     
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    it happens from time to time :rolleyes:
     
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    Hello guys..i have a 70 mac with a 6cyl I was going to put a 302 in her..was wondering will the 302 bolt to my trans or do I need to change the bell housing..thanks
     
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    it will if you have a 250 6cyl.

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