So I found out the engine in my 03 is supposed to be a ford crate engine. Is there anyway to identify this? Any markings on the engine?
Head casting number. 03 stock would end in AB or AC if recall. If it's a 03 with head castings ending in D(anything) then the head at least was replaced pretty much confirming
No I mean a stock replacement crate engine that could be bought from ford back in the day.do you mean an aluminator?
is it an aluminum block?
Thanks for the infoIf it's a reman there will be a silver plate on the block. If it was replaced while the car was still in production it would have an engine that was "pulled off the line". It comes to the dealer fully dressed. All accessories, wiring, belts, etc. in that case it wouldn't have the plate but it would have a couple date stickers on it. My 06/02 build has an engine built 6/18/03.