The E7TE is E=1980's, 7=1987, T=Truck(but not necessarily used in a truck) E=engine
Where were these located on the block? Heads?
My 5.0 as best as I was able to find out, came from an 88 Tbird. It has the same numbers except the 32 is a 30 on mine. I got my codes from the block near the starter mounting area. Mine is a roller cam motor. I had an S stamped on the passenger side head near the front of the motor. This was a standard head used on non HO passenger cars. I found some E7 heads and uppper and lower intake from HO motor. Purchased HO firing order cam and voila! I have something like an HO motor. Except for forged pistons.. I think. Also, the year code is the beginning in the series, so E7 or 1987 was used beyond that year, ( could be a newer block).

At least that's how I understand it.

Last edited by KStang (8/24/2013 2:21 PM)

Steve69 wrote:

Thanks KStang. I was told it out of a 87 HO Mustang so that makes sense. It has the 2 bolts that bolt to center of engine that has the arms that hold the lifter in place. So I think its a Roller so I hope it has the Forged Pistons. I checked out the bearing and they look good. No copper showing or anything that doesn't look normal wear. Just hope the Rings are good. The cylinders looked good. My plan was to throw some Aluminum heads on it and go with it. The info was on the back of the block. I found a 7k12 on one of the heads. Couldn't read what was on the other.

Thanks
Steve69

Yes Steve...if it has the "spider" in the lifter valley it is a roller motor.  The spidr holds down the lilttle "H" pieces and they keep the lifters from rotating.

Sounds like a good find if it's not too expensive. 

Good luck,

BB

Bullet Bob wrote:

Steve69 wrote:

Thanks KStang. I was told it out of a 87 HO Mustang so that makes sense. It has the 2 bolts that bolt to center of engine that has the arms that hold the lifter in place. So I think its a Roller so I hope it has the Forged Pistons. I checked out the bearing and they look good. No copper showing or anything that doesn't look normal wear. Just hope the Rings are good. The cylinders looked good. My plan was to throw some Aluminum heads on it and go with it. The info was on the back of the block. I found a 7k12 on one of the heads. Couldn't read what was on the other.

Thanks
Steve69

Yes Steve...if it has the "spider" in the lifter valley it is a roller motor.  The spidr holds down the lilttle "H" pieces and they keep the lifters from rotating.

Sounds like a good find if it's not too expensive. 

Good luck,

BB

Thanks BB,    I've had it in the Garage for a few years.   Thought I should start making some progress on it.   I paid $200 for the whole engine including upper and lower manifold.  I've been parting it out and keeping the short block. 

Steve69