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cptam1 cptam1
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 11/07
Posted: 11/26/07
05:32 PM

I have a 1969 Mach1. I am looking to purchase a rebuilt engine. The code for mine is M. When ever I look up to purchase an engine they all say its a Cleveland (been to 4 different places). I though the Cleveland did not come into play till 1970.  

 
dfarr dfarr
User | Posts: 95 | Joined: 02/07
Posted: 12/19/07
11:17 AM

Sounds like the parts books have superceded the Cleveland in place of the Windsor. You're correct - engine code M (fifth digit in VIN) is for a 4-barrel 351 Windsor in 1969. M was also used in 1970 but it was a 4-barrel Clevelend, thus leading to the confusion.

Donald Farr
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