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Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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Need a quick indentification lesson on 440'S
« on: January 14, 2006 - 01:11:55 PM »
Goin to look at a car later today with a transplanted 440. I think was a 383 originally but wont know till later. Whats the ez/quick way to tell what vintage 440 it is. Dont know if it has originall intake/carb setup. THANKS in advance fer yer help! :dunno:
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Re: Need a quick indentification lesson on 440'S
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2006 - 01:19:15 PM »
Check the boss or pad by the distributor. There should be a letter designating the year followed by 440.

B = 1966
C = 1967
D = 1968
E = 1969
F = 1970
G = 1971
H = 1972
J = 1973

440's were available until 1978 but i'm not positive of the letters for 74 through 78...
« Last Edit: January 15, 2006 - 09:26:01 AM by RusTy/SE »
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Re: Need a quick indentification lesson on 440'S
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2006 - 01:23:18 PM »
Rust , dude just called got to go. THANKS
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