Re: IML: is a 440 a 440?
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Re: IML: is a 440 a 440?



Good evening fellow Imperialists.
I realize I may be a little late to jump in on this thread but I may be able to clear up a little confusion on casting numbers. These types of things can keep a guy or gal up at night! Good news, it's a 440! The number that the mechanic was referring to is, quite appropriately, is the block casting number. ALL 440's '66-'72 had the same casting numbers-2536430. This refers to the block only. It also has nothing to do with displacement. For the record, '73-'78 440 blocks are numbered 3698830-440- now with the displacement following the casting number on the side of the block. Also cast into the side of the block is the month and year the block was cast. On the pad under the A/C compressor usually stamped is the displacement, in your case B440, a date, and maybe a symbol or two regarding casting screw-ups and now having undersize bearings as a result. VIN numbers were not added to blocks until the '68 model year. Another tidbit- sure while I'm at it. ALL 413 blocks '59-'65; 2205697. I am pretty sure your '66 has the original engine. Check your intake manifold number on the runner just ahead of the carb-2206000. Or your carb, Carter AFB #4131S or #4137S with clean air package. Sleep well my friend!

Eric
65 Crown-no exhaust-neighbors awake
----- Original Message ----- From: "Klebert L. Hall" <crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: IML: is a 440 a 440?


> From: "dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Fwd: Re: IML: is a 440 a 440?
>
> Sorry! those numbers (430) are CAST into the
> passenger side NOT stamped!
> used the wrong words!!
> Dan

   I don't know what those numbers mean, but it's a 440.

The only 430 I know of was a Lincoln / Ford engine from the late '50s... You'd be able to tell immediately if somebody'd made the bizzarre effort for that engine swap.

   -Kle.
   '69 Crown 4DHT (temporarily mothballed)

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