@bobevansclassics: THE LEGEND OF THE “MEXICAN BLOCK” 🇲🇽 Back in the day, Ford produced certain 302 small-block engines in Mexico, and many reportedly found their way into American cars as replacement or service engines. These blocks became legendary among Ford enthusiasts because they featured heavier main-bearing caps—similar in design to the respected 289 Hi-Po caps—and were believed to be stronger than the average production 302 block. You’ll also hear stories that they were cast with thicker cylinder walls or a higher nickel content. Those claims have never been consistently proven, but they helped create the Mexican block’s almost mythical reputation. Authentic examples are generally identified by “HECHO EN MEXICO” cast into the block, along with distinctive casting marks. Is the Mexican 302 truly one of Ford’s strongest factory small-blocks—or has the legend become bigger than the engine itself? 👇 Ford guys, tell us what you know about the Mexican block. #Ford302 #FordSmallBlock #MexicanBlock #FordMustang #ClassicFord #EngineHistory #ClassicCars #BobEvansClassics

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