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The intake is stamped COAE .... For Ford HEAD casting this would be a 1960 292, but Mercury would be a 1960 312 !! Does this sound right ? Any other ideas from anyone to verify this ? Makes it kind of hard to buy parts, if you know what I mean :). Wish it had the original engine....:(

Thanks, Don, that's kind of what I figured. But I haven't found any casting marks to identify it: am heading out now to see if there are any marks on the intake.

Just bought a '56 Ford F100 with NAPCO 4 wheel drive unit :D. The VIN says it came with a 272, but the engine in it has Mercury valve covers. How can I identify this engine ??