While doing a search on the internet I found this, http://www.galaxieclub.com/1968Specs.html

What I now need to know is, how do I find out if I have the 9.5:1 or the 10.5:1? Will there be a marking somewhere on the car/engine, or a code in the vin? I would assume I have the 9.5:1 but I want to know for sure.

Thanks.

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Originally posted by 427Fastback:
Is the engine a 2V or 4V.Is the tag still on the coil..The engine designation on the serial number will tell you also.

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2v. According to the link I posted the 4v came only in the 10:5:1.

Thanks I will check the coil to see if it is still on there. I will also check the serial #.

Thanks again.

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8E54Y122998

Can anyone read that and decode it for me or show me some place where I can decode it myself.

I'm going to guess that the Y in the fifth spot tells me it is the 9:5:1.

Either way all I know is that the engine is a blast I took her down to PA today too give her a good dose of Sunoco 94 and WOW.
I only put in 17 gallons, which barely put her over half a tank, and cost me $42 dollars but what a difference.

She runs smoother, quieter and is a s***load more responsive.
The car is a blast to drive and pushes you into the back seat if you give her the chance

I also got a new voltage regulator for her that I'm hopeing to put in some time this week or next along with new battery cables.

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1970 Chevy Impala 4 door hard top w/350 vette (project car,For sale )
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 w/390

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Originally posted by KULTULZ:
Character Y for 1968 identifies it as a 390 2V PREMIUM FUEL, so you have the higher CR.

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Can anyone else confirm this?

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Originally posted by 427Fastback:
Everything I have indicates X as the code for a premium fuel 2V and Y as a reg fuel 2V.I dont have enough information (better books)(or eng tag #)to confirm this 100%

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Other than on the tag on the passenger side of the windshield is there someplace on the engine itself that I can look? Or even take pictures of to post up here and show you guys?

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Is there a FoMoCo id tag on the drivers door?

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I'm not sure right off hand, I can check when I get out of work. I do believe I saw some tag inside the door jam.

Why?

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Originally posted by Tien:

I've been searching online the last couple days and just can't find anything online to decode the VIN. I will have to talk to my father-in-law to see if he has any books on it.

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How much code breaking do you need? Y for 1968 is the 390 2V PREMIUM FUEL. Straight from FORD MPC.

X was a 65/66 352 4V

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Originally posted by KULTULZ:
How much code breaking do you need? Y for 1968 is the 390 2V PREMIUM FUEL. Straight from FORD MPC.

X was a 65/66 352 4V

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X was the code for 66-68 mid and small car 390 2v premium fuel.

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:

X was the code for 66-68 mid and small car 390 2v premium fuel.

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OK Alex. I see we are going to have another pissin' contest. What is the source of your statement?

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Originally posted by 427Fastback:

...according to my factory Ford parts book Y in 68 was a 390 2V prem fuel

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When you say factory FORD parts book, are you refering to the MASTER PARTS CATALOG for the period?

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.....but they dont even list an X code for 1968 and we all know that X is the engine code in 68 for a 390HP 2V in at least two of their car lines. The link in the original post clearly shows one.

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My issue of the MPC catalog does not reflect this.

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So whats the code then for a 68 390 2V prem fuel eng in a 68 Galaxie then??

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Y

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-MEL Engine Forum-

Sorry for all the newbie questions, this is my first bib block motor and I want to make sure I do everything right.

Also should I be using a lead additive? As far as I know the car has never been de-tuned and I have no plans too de-tune it.

Thanks for all the help guys.

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Originally posted by KULTULZ:
What is the source of your statement?

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The GOP

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Is there a FoMoCo id tag on the drivers door?

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Here ya go.

From the inside of the drivers door,

Vin tag,

Motor,

And I had no idea that they would have had emission control systems on a car this old.

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Originally posted by 427Fastback:
I still think Y is the low comp 390.I will dig some more......

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Thank you.

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Originally posted by 427Fastback:
I can see the tag on the coil mount,i would like to know the engine code that is stamped on it.I can look that number also.Usually a 3 digit # with a letter

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I will try to take a close pic of that area tomorrow to see if it helps you.

270HP.....9.5-1 comp
280HP....10.5-1
315HP....10.5-1

You go to engine code Y;

It reads...

66/67 390 2V
68... 390 2V P/F
69/71 390 2V R/F

You go to engine code X;

It reads;

65/66 352 4V
71/.. 122 2V

No mention of a 390...

You go down the ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CHART;

NO. 317 390 2V P/F WARRANTY PLATE CODE X

That directs you to P/L 60.6 and it reads the piston is the same as the 4V (indicating same short asm. but different induction) but does not specify 1968 (reads 66/68).

So therefore, X must be the 68 390 2V P/F and the Y the R/F. The tag on the air cleaner should also read 390 2V PREMIUM FUEL to be the high compresion engine.

A 1968 FORD SHOP MANUAL will have the correct warranty codes.

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Originally posted by KULTULZ:
OK...There appears to be a discrepancy in the 65/71 FORD MPC (FINAL ISSUE MAY 75).

You go to engine code Y;

It reads...

66/67 390 2V
68... 390 2V P/F
69/71 390 2V R/F

You go to engine code X;

It reads;

65/66 352 4V
71/.. 122 2V

No mention of a 390...

You go down the ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CHART;

NO. 317 390 2V P/F WARRANTY PLATE CODE X

That directs you to P/L 60.6 and it reads the piston is the same as the 4V (indicating same short asm. but different induction) but does not specify 1968 (reads 66/68).

So therefore, X must be the 68 390 2V P/F and the Y the R/F. The tag on the air cleaner should also read 390 2V PREMIUM FUEL to be the high compresion engine.

A 1968 FORD SHOP MANUAL will have the correct warranty codes.

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Discrepancy???????

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
http://www.geocities.com/mustangs68.geo/

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Well that sort of helps. But being that it is for the Stang it dosn't tell me everything.

I did not expect it to be this hard

I'm going out to take a pic of the coil tag now, I will post it up when I have it.
But for now I will assume I have the 9:5:1 with a chance of the 10:5:1

Again I must say thank you all for the help and patience.

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2000 Toyota Celica GT-S (sold 9-11-04)
1997 Plymouth Breeze (wifes car)
1987 Nissan Sentra 5 door XE
1982 Yahama Maxium 750
1978 Ford Mustang II (other project car)
1970 Chevy Impala 4 door hard top w/350 vette (project car,For sale )
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 w/390

That is all the chart gives. Like I stated before, there has to be a misprint in the catalog. If you drop down to build code 317, it is a 390 2V P/F X, but no year is given.

The ENGINE TAG identifies the model year-1968.

Y has to be low comp. and X high comp. A FORD SHOP MANUAL will have the full data.

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Also older FORD Special Service Tools

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First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:

Like I said about 20 some odd posts ago at the begining of this thread, 9.5 to 1 compression.

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We forgot about your clairvoyance.

Maybe you should partner with Dionne Warick and open a PSYCHOTIC FRIENDS HOTLINE

...sheesh...

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