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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: jtrue on June 03, 2017, 01:50:26 PM

Title: 66- Intake manifold date code vs block code (6F17)
Post by: jtrue on June 03, 2017, 01:50:26 PM
Hi I have a 66 GT Fastback. I discovered the other day that it has what looks to be the original engine. The block date code is about a month before the car build date. Over the years someone has installed an aluminum intake. I would like to go back to stock on everything on the car if possible. What is an acceptable date range that I should be looking for on the manifold if my block cast date is June 17, 1966? Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: 66- Intake manifold date code vs block code (6F17)
Post by: J_Speegle on June 03, 2017, 05:30:43 PM
First welcome to the site - Hope you find your find the information and help here useful in your concours related endeavours

Here are some date spreads for 66 small block production

Hope this helps

Block -------------Intake
5K26                    5K22
5L17                     5K28
6A26                     6A21
6B16                     6C9
Title: Re: 66- Intake manifold date code vs block code (6F17)
Post by: jwc66k on June 03, 2017, 07:18:37 PM
Hi I have a 66 GT Fastback. I discovered the other day that it has what looks to be the original engine. The block date code is about a month before the car build date. Over the years someone has installed an aluminum intake. I would like to go back to stock on everything on the car if possible. What is an acceptable date range that I should be looking for on the manifold if my block cast date is June 17, 1966? Thanks for any help.
Be careful. There is also an engine assembly date stamped near the distributor. An intake would be date coded prior to the engine assembly date, but would be independent of the engine casting date.
Jim
Title: Re: 66- Intake manifold date code vs block code (6F17)
Post by: jtrue on June 03, 2017, 09:02:26 PM
Great  information! Thank you, guys.
Title: Re: 66- Intake manifold date code vs block code (6F17)
Post by: Hipo giddyup on June 04, 2017, 12:31:46 PM
Hi there, I too have a late 66' production Mustang. My engine assembly date looks to be 6G31 and my intake casting is 6G18. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: 66- Intake manifold date code vs block code (6F17)
Post by: jtrue on June 06, 2017, 06:50:57 PM
Yes, thank you!