- #57 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE ID SERIAL NUMBERS#
- #57 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE ID CODE#
- #57 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE ID SERIES#
Many 80s and early 90s serial numbers may follow a similar scheme, but may not include.
Year, Model, Cubic Inches, Ignition Timing BTDC, Valve Clearance (1) Intake Exhaust, Breaker Gap (. Dickey Betts 57 goldtop Les Paul Limited edition of 114. The car was purchased originally with the 312, which I have been able to find and now in the final stages of rebuilding the 312. The engine that was in the car was a 292, not the original engine or correct size. engine type: naturally aspirated petrol Engine manufacturer: Ford: Engine code: Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee: Capacity: 5.1 litre 5116 cc (312.197 cu in) Bore × Stroke: 96.52 × 87.
#57 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE ID CODE#
The Consecutive Unit Number should be considered to be a unique identification that shows when the order was received and when it was planned for production. No code letter indicates that rating is the same either way. Powered by a 5.1 Litre (312ci) V8 D Code engine, is delivers its power to the rear wheels via a 3 speed Fordomatic transmission. New to this forum and new to owning a classic Thunderbird. Other Y-Blocks such as the Ford 272 V8 and the Ford 292 V8 were so named due to the y-shaped cylinders. The 312 was the last of Ford’s Y-block engines. Therefore, a Thunderbird with a Consecutive Unit Number of 105678 may have actually been produced and ready for shipping before a Thunderbird with a Consecutive Unit Number of 105432. The Ford/Mercury 312 V8 engine was the heart and soul of the Ford Thunderbird and most Mercury models beginning in 1956.
And more often than not, the actual production date (the day the car rolled off the line) was earlier or later than what was originally planned. It was then assigned a scheduled production date based on availability of trim, parts, other components, and taking into account downtime and production workloads at the assembly plant.Ī scheduled production date was very often out of sequence with the Consecutive Unit Number. OHV V-8 engine with dual four-barrel carburetors, three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, independent front suspension with unequal length A. When a car was ordered, it was immediately assigned a VIN with a Consecutive Unit Number. This number represents the scheduled sequence order.
#57 THUNDERBIRD ENGINE ID SERIES#
H = the Body Series Code Identification = ThunderbirdĢ83079 = Consecutive Unit Numbers begin at 100001 for Ford cars, 400001 for Lincoln cars, 500001 for Mercury cars, and 700001 for Edsel cars at each assembly plant (where those cars were produced). OY & E = Production Date Code - This should be two numbers and a letter (07E = 7th day of May)ġ = 3.10:1 standard rear axle (not limited slip dif) XA = PLEATED RAVEN (black) VINYL AND PLEATED COLONIAL (white) VINYL (Interior Trim) EE = Colonial White/Colonial White (Exterior Paint) Decoding the VIN: Understanding the Structure and Significance of Vehicle Identification Numbers.
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