385 series casting numbers?

[68swb]

what can you guys tell me about these casting numbers?
Block: D1VE-A2B
Heads:D3VE-A2A
Rods:C9AE-6210B
Crank:4UAB

These are the numbers i pulled off engine this past weekend.... Thanks in advance guys....

[FORDification]

Some relevant links to check out at 460ford.com and the 385 Series Engine Builds and Head Flow Forum :

Block
http://www.network54.com/Forum/267359/t ... ifferences

Heads:
http://www.460ford.com/viewtopic.php?t=13827

Rods:
The consensus is that the stock passenger car rods, and the CJ/Truck style are really of the same strength. The CJ rod does have additional meat around the rod bolt head, but most rod breakage in stock rods occurs in the middle of the beam. With that said, 5500-6500 is the common range given for these rods. If you're trying to run a 4.14 0r 4.30" crank with these rods, then obviously piston speed goes up and it's best to stay towards 5500rpm. If you're running a 429 with light pistons, it may be possible to go 6500rpm. Consider piston speed and piston weight when making the decision.

Crank:
(FYI: The 4UAB is a 429 crank. All 460 crank numbers start out with a 2 or a 3.)
http://www.network54.com/Forum/267359/t ... SHAFT+INFO

[averagef250]

Sounds like a 73 or later 429. Low compression, tall deck emissions motor. The heads aren't the worst though they are large chamber, bottom end wise the earlier blocks were better with a lower deck height.

[68swb]

thanks for the sites that you got your info from, i posted the same at 460ford and didnt get near the response, and i posted the info earlier than i did hear, that is what makes this site so much better than others in my opion.... Thanks again that is what i wanted to know....