Re: IML: is a 440 a 440?

["dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Eric....thanks so much for all the extra info. I stopped by the shop today to talk with the mechanic and see how he was doing with all the things I am having done on the car (wheel bearings/universals/front brake shoes/tranny pan-gasket/front alignment sleeves/etc) ....the car is suposed to be ready Monday (maybe) so I'm going to check again then and when I make sure it was also alligned I'll let the mechanic know about the casting numbers for the '66-'72 Imperials and see what he has to say then! He was SOOOOOO sure that the numbers he was showing me were the displacement!
I really appreciate all your info and all the comments & data from the other Iml members!! Thanks everyone!
Dan Melnik

 
---- Melissa Swenson <emswenson@xxxxxxx> wrote: 

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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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