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cas3, I believe you're right!! I'm going to see if they'll free up. Stay tuned! Thanks

But not seeing any movement of the valvetrain in the galley while rotating the crank pully indicates a significant problem, correct?

Update on this engine. Years ago, I'd seen a mouse emerge from the tower where the missing fuel pump had been. Today, I removed the tower to look into the lifter galley and sure enough, remnants of a nest. So, I pulled the intake manifold and the galley was absolutely packed solid. I vacuumed it...

How would I check?

Are there any numbers on the block that would identify it? A Mercury crank is more desirable?

Easier said than done!

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Hello all. Newbie here and first post. I would like to identify this V8 that I've had for about 15 years. On the left cylinder head is this: EAB 6050 D. The right side is: EAB 6049 D. Intake manifold not as clear so there are two possibilities. First: 8BA 8RT or 98A 9RT. Carb simply says: Ford...