Engine pad decode--not a vette...
09-19-2012, 09:10 PM
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Engine pad decode--not a vette...
But I know someone can tell me if this is a 65 or 66 block and what it is out of
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I have sold this engine but there seems to be some confusion on weather it is a 65 or 66. I dont know when the switch from 65 to 66 took place.
My internet searches leads me to believe this out of an impala 325hp automatic towanda built block built on June 7 th and stamped on the 11th. So is it a 65 or 66?? Thanks Jim
T06IILB
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Date F 7 5
I have sold this engine but there seems to be some confusion on weather it is a 65 or 66. I dont know when the switch from 65 to 66 took place.
My internet searches leads me to believe this out of an impala 325hp automatic towanda built block built on June 7 th and stamped on the 11th. So is it a 65 or 66?? Thanks Jim
09-19-2012, 09:15 PM
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I would say it was used in a very late production 65 Impala They built cars until the end of July. With the change over in Aug. just note that block requires the special oil grove in the cam
09-19-2012, 09:22 PM
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Jim,
Here is a web site to decode chevy parts and VIN.
http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.php
hope you find what you are looking for
Vito
Here is a web site to decode chevy parts and VIN.
http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.php
hope you find what you are looking for
Vito
09-19-2012, 09:41 PM
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its a very well known on all 65-66 Chevy BB need the a grove in the rear cam journal so oil can get to the top end of the block. they also came with a distributor with a semi circle oiling grove. no mater what any one says you need the grove in the cam. it also takes a special barring
09-20-2012, 05:45 PM
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This covers the groove in the '65-'66 BB cam rear journal and the special 3-hole rear cam bearing that goes with it. 