04-15-2019, 11:22 PM | #1 |
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Engine code question
Does anyone know what the 1st year for WA coded 283 was, 64 or 65?
I'm reading the below pad as a 65 Flint 175 hp 283 for manual trans light duty truck. But the "II" is throwing me... would expect something like 0911, but not 09II - (in other words, 11th day of Sep would make sense, but am wondering if an "I" stamp was used instead of a "1" stamp. Hmmm. Thanks in advance for any insight. |
04-16-2019, 09:35 AM | #2 |
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Re: Engine code question
I’ve seen that before.
An I stamp used instead of a 1. To confirm year check the date code on the bellhousing flange. |
04-16-2019, 10:41 AM | #3 |
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Re: Engine code question
Thx geezer, I will if I get the chance (I’m in work on purchasing it, have not seen in person yet). Block casting number, which i also have, casts a wider net than the stamped pad, so it’s not much help - but the date code would certainly iron it out. Thanks for the reply.
EDIT: and thank you for the note on the I’s! Last edited by jocko; 04-16-2019 at 12:28 PM. |
04-16-2019, 12:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: Engine code question
Has anyone ever seen a 64 block with the WA suffix?
Were ALL truck 283s in the 60-66 era gray? Has anyone ever seen a green one - which I normally associate with only the truck 327..? |
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04-17-2019, 09:41 AM | #6 |
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Re: Engine code question
Very helpful info, thank you.
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