430 Ford Lincoln Engine Identification?

[cardozo]

Hi,

I have a engine of Lincol Continental and I think it's the year 1959 or 1960.
block number is H9YC402215.
I need the complete decoding, can someone help me? be very grateful.

Thanks !
Fer.

[Theo]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Have you read this? There are block numbers listed too.
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=14

[cardozo]

sorry, this is no block number is the serial number of the block.

I need decode the (C) letter. Please help me!

H9YC402215

Decodification:
H= V8 430 - 4bbl (Engine)
9= 1959 (Year)
Y= Wixom, ML (Assembly plant)
C=??????????????????
4= Lincoln
02215= Production Secuence

Thaks,
Fernando

[cardozo]

This is a photo of my engine serial number and the position.

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7664/p1040356u.jpg

[Theo]

Sorry, I'm not good w. these numbers. Maybe some other one can help.

[cardozo]

No problem theo, thank you.

[liszabailey]

Hi have you decode it now? maybe i can help you with that post a reply if you are still interested.

Lisza Bailey
auto parts dealer

[vanscooter]

"C" is body style for Premier Coupe .

[vern]

C is 1960s D is 1970sand so on
4 =64 5=65 6=66 and so on
S= Thunderbird T= Truck v= Lincoln z= Mustang
E= Engineering used by for Ford
6015= 289 block.. ??