I bought my mustang a 1983 5.0 from a guy who had done some work to it for better or for worse. Well anyways I bought it from him because there was little to no rust and it was at what I think was a good price which I won't mention to save my self embarrassment just in case.

Okay here is my concern that he had swapped motors and that the 5.0 in it is not from 1983. I want to put the proper engine accessories and all on not jerry rig it like he did. I am afraid I will start shopping for parts that don't fit that motor because I am only assuming it was the original motor.

So can anyone tell me where the VIN on the engine block is? or route me to a good thread that is already up. Thank you in advance.

 

up above the starter on the ear of the block by the dowels

 

Thanks for the help. It read E0AE and from what I have found online it is a 1980 302 likely the SO from truck or something.

 

early 80's flat tappet block

 

So you are going to spend all the time and money to put a properly date coded engine in a 1983 Mustang?? Does not make sense to me, but if it gets your rocks off go for it.

 

eoae is a correct date code for an 83 block, that was the cASTING NUMBER USED THEN, i HAVE A 83 long block that I redid on a stand that came out of an 83 gt, and those were the casting numbers

 

JD, I don't care what year it is from I just need to know what will fit on it. All the washers and spacers in the world and the accessories are still barely holding onto the front of the motor.

 

I see what the issue is, I read your post wrong. Ever consider trying to convert it to a serpentine belt?

 

Well I want to get the AC all hooked up a proper power steering pump etc and it will be a serpentine set up. I just want to make sure I find used or buy new parts that will bolt up correctly.

The trouble right now is when the vacuum advance is hooked up its timing is way off. I don't just want to leave the advance unhooked because from what I have read its important to keeping time as the engine revs faster.