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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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My engine pad has FO629RE on it. I know the RE is for 365 hp, 4 speed

What do the beginning letters and numbers mean?
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Originally Posted by firstgear
My engine pad has FO629RE on it. I know the RE is for 365 hp, 4 speed

What do the beginning letters and numbers mean?
F = Flint engine plant
0629 = June 29 engine assembly date
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Originally Posted by firstgear
My engine pad has FO629RE on it. I know the RE is for 365 hp, 4 speed

What do the beginning letters and numbers mean?
Originally Posted by SW Vette
F = Flint engine plant
0629 = June 29 engine assembly date
Well, without knowing the casting date of the engine block and year of the car/partial VIN derivative on the stamp pad to match with the car's VIN, the stipulation of the RE code is not 100% definitive.

The RE code was used in multiple years/engines, as follows:

1962 - 340 HP, manual trans
1963 - same
1964 - 365 HP, manual trans
In 1965 the 365 HP code became a HK, L, or M designation.

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Thank you.....yes it is a 365/4 speed w/Holley 4 bbl and cam........1964 coupe

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