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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 06:34 PM
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Hi guys,

I just bought a 66 427/425. The holley has a casting date of 813. Can anyone tell me how to translate this?
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if you are referring to the stamped date code on the air horn;
model year 1968. 1st month. 3rd week.

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Originally Posted by L78racer
if you are referring to the stamped date code on the air horn;
model year 1968. 1st month. 3rd week.
Actually, the first digit ("8") is the calendar year, not the model year.
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