engine number???

[chris parker]

i'm trying to insure my kit but need the engine number from the rear of the block unfortunatley part of it is obsured what i think it says is "dca 00 a76661" the casting number is ok a "d9ae 6015 bd 17" does the engine number make sence to anyone or does any one know a good site to try and figure out if what im seeing is correct i dont want to give the insurance company false data and end up the creak
many thanks guys in advance

 

[JimmyMac]

Marti Auto Works - concours quality parts at hobbyist prices !

 

[Mike Pass]

d9 means 1969.
a means car line. Yours came from a Ford car (not Lincoln, Mercury etc.)
6015 is the part number (in this case a block.)
Hope this helps
Cheers
Mike

 

[Jac Mac]

Correction!!
D9 = 1979----- c9 = 1969

 

[Mike Pass]

Sorry - brain said 70s - fingers typed 60s! Thanks jac mac - glad somebody is awake. Old age I suppose.
Cheers
Mike

 

[chris parker]

thanks
jimmy, jac, and mike for all your help
chris