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Topic: Is Engine/Tranny Original Or Not???
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-13-2001 06:39 PM
   
This is something that has been bugging me for a long time, and I figure that if anybody would know the answer to this question, YOU FOLKS WOULD!According to the plate on the driver's side door, my 1965 Mustang has a build date of May 19, 1965. I feel like my car was built fairly LATE in 1965, since they would had to have started building 1966 models very soon after May 19 in order to be able to fill orders for 1966 cars. My transmission has a "C6" part number, and my engine's intake manifold also has a "C6" part number. Is it possible that they could have started the 1966 model year soon enough after my car was built, that my car could have received 1966 parts when it was built? Please say yes...  *andy* ([email protected])
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 4608
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-13-2001 07:17 PM
You know, anything is possible on those lines. Being that it is a late car, it could be possible. It would be interesting to know the date code on the engine. That would probably answer your question.
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Bob429
Gearhead Posts: 289
From: Watervliet,MI,USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-13-2001 07:29 PM
Along with the casting number there should
be a date code reading something like (Example) 5C20.
5= 65 year C=march 20 the day. IT would look like a tag with two screws except it is cast into the part. It may help you to date your engine .  ------------------
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C6 4:11 [This message has been edited by Bob429 (edited 04-13-2001).]
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-13-2001 07:50 PM
Where would the date code be on the engine? Is it next to the part number, down by the starter?*andy* ([email protected])
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2170
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-13-2001 09:58 PM
Andy,
Assuming that your motor is a 289, on the drivers side of the engine block on the head mounting surface at the front of the block, there is a machined surface that has a date pin stamped on it. This is the motor assembly date. The C6 casting numbers on a 65 are possible. Then the possibility that your motor has been changed is also there. Alot can happen over 36 years, unless you bought the car new or know its complete history,Mike
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-14-2001 07:38 AM
Mike,
I don't recall seeing this machined surface you are talking about. Is the motor assembly date visible with the head still on the engine, or will I have to remove the head?*andy* ([email protected])
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 712
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-15-2001 12:30 AM
The location I beleive Mike is talking about is on the water pump boss where the timing cover meets the block. with any grime cleaned off should be readily visable with the heads on.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 13182
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-15-2001 11:19 AM
They built the 65 models through August of 65. I have never seen a bonified 65 with ANY C-6 numbers on it. I would say that you have an engine and transmission transplant. ------------------
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