Verifying a 426 wedge

Is there a visual difference between a 440 and a 426.. where would I look for numbers on the the 426 engine
Not really any visual difference you have to look at the stampings on the ID pad as well as the casting number. If it is a bare block then measure the bore size since that is the major difference. The 426W wasn't super common in passenger cars but sometimes you'll find the industrial version. The 426W I have in my Coronet was stamped B426 so it came out of a 1966 vehicle.