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Looking to see what engine I have. Plan to put in my 63 convertable

Looks like 3970010 rear & MK07800 front. Looks like either 302, 327, or 350. Looking for something a little more precise

Head numbers look like 3998893 or 3988883 hard to read, any thoughts?

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The "010" block is a 4" bore block and you are right about the possible displacements. The MK07800 code is likely a re-builder's stamping. Who knows what it means. To know what the engine really is you'll need to do some disassembly and measure the piston stroke. 3" == 302, 3.25" == 327, 3.48" == 350
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Originally Posted by chrismoore701
Looking to see what engine I have. Plan to put in my 63 convertable

Looks like 3970010 rear & MK07800 front. Looks like either 302, 327, or 350. Looking for something a little more precise

Head numbers look like 3998893 or 3988883 hard to read, any thoughts?

thanks
Chris
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