Re: [FWDLK] 318 PLYM block questions
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Re: [FWDLK] 318 PLYM block questions



Bill Watson wrote:
>
> R 318-118957  HD
>
> R - 1961 model year
> 318 - 318-cid V8
> 118957 - 117,957th 318 V8 built
>    OR
> 11895 - 10,895th 318 V8 built
>    The first engine built was 1001, thus the number off the line is 1,000
> less than serial number.
> HD - I suspect Heavy Duty, although I have no mention of it in the stuff I
> have.  I do have "HP" listed - High Performance - which usually meant the
> 4-bbl version of the engine.
>
> Bill
> Vancouver, BC

Humm, would the HD relate to truck motors???

I did install a 318 poly truck motor in my 1967 Baracuda back in the 70's.
It was doable with some work.

--
Paul Holmgren
Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
2 57 300-C's in Indy

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