Can anyone help me decode this VIN? (1970 Ford Torino) 0A34H282630

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Asked by new2muscle May 20, 2013 at 07:36 PM about the 1970 Ford Torino

Question type: General

Basically I have two concerns or issues. One is this truly a Torino or is it a Fairlane? And
is the 351 a Cleveland or Windsor. Just bought this car so please be gentle to this
newbie!

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Thanks Tom. I neglected to mention that I'm an idgit. I tried that Site and I couldn't figure it out. I was hoping someone on here might know this stuff like the palm of their hand...but I do thank you.

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Okay-now I'm really pushing my luck-is this a 351 Cleveland or Windsor? Tom you've been a big help!

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You've been a terrific help, Tom. The car currently has a 4 barrel carb on it-but the VIN tells us that it was a "2-V" am I mixing up my term? (I did mention I'm an idgit) So, I'm assuming the carb was upgraded to a 4 barrel later in its history?

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Don't bother with serial numbers on an older (or even a newer) Ford - they don't exist - casting numbers, but not serial numbers. Look at the fuel pump on the right side of the block - 2 bolts vertical - 351 Cleveland / 2 bolts horizontal - 351 Windsor. There are other tell-tale signs but that's the easiest.

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also check the spark plugs...if the are at an angle its a windor if they are straight out then its a clevland. also the Windsor is a 90 degree engine the clevland is actually like 92 degress. just a touch wider than the windors

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Order the Marti Report from MartiAuto.com and you'll find out whether this engine is a Windsor or Cleveland. VIN is correct, FWIW, despite what a previous poster suggested.

I have a ford 1970 torino. I cannot locate the title for this car .The only thing I have is thevi number, no papers.

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