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Edivarius
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2022/05/15 15:34:08 (permalink)
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The mystery of engine numbers

My classic Ford Escort Kent crossflow engine block number shows: 681F 6015 - CA which tells me that it is a 1968 model with a 1300 cc engine. However, a small plate attached to the bulkhead shows: 89 /6015 BA. (See photo). The engine was rebuilt at one stage by the previous owner. Can anyone tell me what this plate means?

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    martymexico
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    Re: The mystery of engine numbers 2022/05/16 08:38:39 (permalink)
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    Hello, welcome to the forum
    That plate looks home made or done by the mechanic/ engine builder once the replace rebuild was done for his own records in case the car came back for warranty etc.
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    Re: The mystery of engine numbers 2022/05/16 10:54:56 (permalink)
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    Thanks for the information Marty.
    Do you know if the plate indicates different specifications other than that already given on the block, and if so, what are they?
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    Re: The mystery of engine numbers 2022/05/16 13:12:50 (permalink)
    +1 (1)
    weird fonts even.
    Doesn't say "i'm not a robot" anywhere below as well :)
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    Re: The mystery of engine numbers 2022/05/18 11:09:46 (permalink)
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    A little bit of information, might not be exactly the answer your after but might help. With any luck someone with a little more knowledge can elaborate on what I've listed. 
     
    681F 6015 CA
    681F - Early X-Flow Engine (68 is the date which the cast was designed, not the date of the engine)
    6015 - Ford Engine Block Part Number
    CA - Variant of Engine (AA=1300, BA=1600, unsure about CA)
     
    891M 6015 BA
    891M - Unsure exactly what engine it is but the cast was designed in 89
    6015 - Ford Engine Block Number
    BA - 1600cc
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    Re: The mystery of engine numbers 2022/05/19 10:56:05 (permalink)
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    Ford Kak motor , Endura ?? Not sure if they was 1600 but
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