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===Blocks=== At some point during Australian production the casting "CF" at the top of the rear of the block, next to the oil pressure sensor outlet was changed to "GF" for "Geelong Ford" plant. Also at some point late during production in an attempt to reduce the Cleveland tendency to overheat, a "pillow" block was produced to increase water capacity around the cylinders. A "NASCAR" block was produced by Ford Australia (exact year unknown) for the US market. Exact numbers shipped to the USA is unknown. These "NASCAR" blocks were to have thicker cylinder walls and "better grade" cast iron, but due to bad core shift were no better than standard blocks. However it is known that most of these blocks were returned to Australia and used in regular production to clear the supply of blocks. Australian blocks have a "cast in" thermostat bypass plate, not stamped steel type.
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