What year engine in my 56 T-Bird

[KennethStewart]

I just got this 56 T-Bird. The oil is dirty so I am Changing it. It has a Spin Oil Filter which is a later engine but what year? Above the filter these numbers 80150. 02AE Does that help? Also it has a 2 barrel carb on the car. The car has not been run for 12 years or longer.Thank you if you can help

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[Douglemmo]

A 55 engine could have a spin on filter - most of the major suppliers have a conversion kit.