Cougar Engine??

[Russ]

I attended a swap meet in Phoenix and purchased a complete 1968 "J" code engine. I found a VIN number on the block (8R522XXX). It is clear that this engine did not come out of a Mustang, but does anyone know what model this engine may have come out of???? Thanks, Russ

 

[hcsstang]

My understanding is that the vin number matches the vin number on the car. A J code would be 302 motor but I don't think that you could find about what car that it came out of. I might be wrong but that is my understanding.

 

[66joej]

[quote author=Russ link=board=1;threadid=800;start=0#msg4462 date=1076254297]
I attended a swap meet in Phoenix and purchased a complete 1968 "J" code engine. I found a VIN number on the block (8R522XXX). It is clear that this engine did not come out of a Mustang, but does anyone know what model this engine may have come out of???? Thanks, Russ
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The "J" code engine was introduced in 1968 and was used in most all Ford vehicles. It was a 4V engine producing 230 HP.
Joe

 

[Calspecialdreamer]

Was the VIN stamped on a flat surface at the rear of the block?

 

[66joej]

Yes.
There is a raised boss on the block just back of the intake manifold.
Joe

 

[Russ]

The VIN is stamped on the rear of the block. My understanding is that Mustangs started the six digit VIN with a "1", not a "5" (ie: 8R123456). and that is the root of the question. Does the "5" indicate a Cougar or ????. The engine is definately a "J" code, with '68 casting dates and "4V" and "302" cast into the heads. Thanks for the response, Russ

 

[dbeal]

Russ,

You might try this link..its from the cougar club of america. http://www.cougarclub.org/vindecoder.shtml

Darrell