![]() The 312, when introduced in 1956 was called the Thunderbird Special, but as y'all can plainly see, that does not mean it was only installed in T-Birds. The 1955 manifold is different than 1956, because the choke is mounted directly on the manifold, not on the carb.ġ957 312's used Holley "double pumper" 4V's. The intake manifolds will not work with any other carbs as the carb bolt pattern is different. 312's were not factory installed in trucks.ġ955/56 292/312 4V's came with the awful "Teapot" aka "Toilet Bowl" Carbs. No 1958 Ford or Thunderbird had a 312, as it was replaced by the new FE engines (332/352). ![]() Generally these get bigger and more valuable when sold 292's grow to 312'sģ12 engines installed in: 1956/57 Ford Passenger Cars, Thunderbirds and Mercury's, 1958 Mercury Medalist only. On a manual transmission vehicle the mark might be seen between the block and flywheel. The following blocks have never been seen as a 312: EBU, EBY, EBV, ECG, ECK, ECL.ģ12 crankshafts typically have an aspirin size raised dot on the crankshaft flange. Some 312 replacement blocks were C2AE-6015C. Of these ECZ-6015A and ECZ-6015C are by far the most common 312's and are likely to be a 312. The bottom of this page will show you where to find block numbers and what block you haveģ12's can have the following block casting numbers ECZ-6015A, ECZ-6015B, ECZ-6015C,EDB-6015E, B9AE-6015F. Anything else could be but could also be a 292. You could start with block numbers, if it's a EBU, EBY, EBV, ECG, ECK, ECL it's not a 312. This is the only positive way to identify a 312 block. 312 main caps are always marked ECZ, all other Y-Block main cap are marked EBU. Yes, you have a full year to make sure your starter meets your expectations.Is there any way to tell if it is in fact a thunderbird 312?IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO ABSOLUTELY IDENTIFY A 312, You would have to pull the oilpan and check numbers on main caps to be sure. The DB Electrical Advantage – 1-Year Warranty DB Electrical delivers exceptional value for products that we stand behind with our total-confidence 1-year warranty.
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