The EGR valve on my 420SEL is on the drivers side exhaust manifold. If it's not there, you probably have a flat spot on the exhaust manifold that's not machined. My 300SE has this flat spot but no EGR valve.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.