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| RE: Q code & R code 428 ? |
| By 71 Scj - 06/20/2001 9:26:27 PM; IP 206.80.219.241 |
Royce is right on the money only R codes all ram air in 68. An easy way to check for possible original engine is the date code on block which is at oil filter adaptor pad just below machined surface.it will start with a number indicating year then letter indicating month then number indicating the date of month. If it has 2x4's and is supposed to be original that tells you something allready, & also indicates the very very
expensive Ram Air System is missing approx 1300.00 or more by itself. Take Royce's advice and contact Kevin Marti & order a basic report by vin number @
22.00 plus 15.00 for same day return by fax if he is not buried in work (which he usually is). His phone is 623-935-2558 & fax is 623-935-2579. You should also check out the trans & rear axle as the trans should be a big-in big-out toploader the tag should be RUG-S, RUG-AE OR RUG-AE1. The rear should have 31 spline axles identified by 3 holes in end vs 1 very large rectangular hole for 28 spline. Also look for a N case rear center section. The shock towers should have extra bracing around them. The vin number will be stamped on top of shock towers. The casting numbers on heads should be C80E-N cast between the center spark plugs both sides. The date codes are under valve cover. If the date code on block does not match car it could be anything. (sometimes the date coded blocks have been changed to something close so be careful) If original block the VIN should be on cast surface drivers side just below deck,difficult to see though. If original trans it should have the VIN stamped in it also. Usually on the bottom of case on small cast pad near tailshaft mounting or on mounting ear surface of trans. Some times on top so hard to see. Just so many things to look for & too much to list here. Just a few ideas. |
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