1968 Engine tag decipher

[Edward Bodoh]

Found my tag and looking for help deciphering...Info as stamped on tag:

02 C 68 1
C K284-J

Thanks, Ed.

 

[68 special]

this is a stab in the dark, but the first series of numbers might be;

02 = the 2nd day
C = March
68 = year
1 = Shift


sounds good anyway, the second series is anybodies guess..

Marti, Mike, Neil, Arlie, Scott would have a better idea than I.


Bret

 

[68 special]

just found this, see if it helps.

http://fordification.com/tech/images/enginetag-diagram.png


Bret

 

[Ruppstang]

K284J = a 302 4V with a automatic Marty

 

[Edward Bodoh]

Thanks Brett and Rupp for the info...now I know I have matching engine with Marty report matching vin ... Got a minnie woodie here.

 

[Mosesatm]

Have you checked the engine VIN, behind the intake manifold?

 

[CougarCJ]

Found my tag and looking for help deciphering...Info as stamped on tag:

02 C 68 1
C K284-J

Thanks, Ed.

First Line-
302 is the engine size. You're missing a '3'.
C is the engine Plant, in this case, Cleveland.
68 is the year - 1968.
1 is the change level.

Second Line-
C is the Month - March.
K284 J is 302-4V Automatic.

All of this information (and more) came from the Mustang and Cougar Tagbook by Kevin Marti. :wink:

 

[Edward Bodoh]

Thank you cougar. Mosesatm yea tag shows correct size block. Best find the vin. Other forum states its behind the starter on passenger side? Where can I find it? Behind the intake mfd....Mabye ill get that tag book from marti...

 

[Mosesatm]

The partial VIN is on top of the block, behind the intake manifold.
The transmission is at the bottom of the photo and the intake is at the top.

 

[Edward Bodoh]

found them both ! U guys are good resoures here...