Jents the block of my 69 FF has a number of stampings. I think I understand most but not 100% certain so your input is appreciated.
In particular the "1" next to cylinders 1 and 3 are puzzling as I can find no reference anywhere.
Block stampings
Block stampings
Per
Not only English cars these days, an Italian is part of the stable again
Not only English cars these days, an Italian is part of the stable again
Re: Block stampings
Hi Per,
I see noone has been able to reply to your questions yet... and i'm afraid I don't have more info either.
I'm sure you've already confirmed the block size and type (F 383)
On my 1967 MK1 I then see the block nr, as confirmed in richards register.
The '1's underneath the bores I don't recognise at all. Don't think my block has them to be honest.
I see noone has been able to reply to your questions yet... and i'm afraid I don't have more info either.
I'm sure you've already confirmed the block size and type (F 383)
On my 1967 MK1 I then see the block nr, as confirmed in richards register.
The '1's underneath the bores I don't recognise at all. Don't think my block has them to be honest.
Found a Vignale built LHD MK1 in South Africa, Sincar #15, chassis 117/2592.
On a long and winding road to restore it back to original condition.
On a long and winding road to restore it back to original condition.
Re: Block stampings
Maybe something stamped much later when the engine was rebuilt, to signify overboring of the cylinders? Best I can come up with…
Nigel Kieser
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Interceptor 115/3484
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Interceptor 115/3484
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Re: Block stampings
The cylinder pictured on the left also has a 5 after the 1.
1972 Interceptor III
133-5612
133-5612
Re: Block stampings
Picture 3 the 8's look like numbers stamped into the head gasket that didn't transfer through the silver residue of gasket coating or some assembly spray. I guess it was a composite gasket. Would have been a metal shim gasket originally I imagine.
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Re: Block stampings
Per,
My 383 also looks to have something similar to the '1' stamping(s).
As many pictures that I took during the engine rebuild, there wasnt a clearer one unfortunately but Ive circled where the #1 stampings are the same as yours.
No idea why they are there though.
Cheers
My 383 also looks to have something similar to the '1' stamping(s).
As many pictures that I took during the engine rebuild, there wasnt a clearer one unfortunately but Ive circled where the #1 stampings are the same as yours.
No idea why they are there though.
Cheers
Andrew P
Perth, Western Australia.
Interceptor Mk3 #1284312
Perth, Western Australia.
Interceptor Mk3 #1284312
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Re: Block stampings
Interesting but even this from the Big Block Mopar engine rebuild book by Don Taylor doesn't shed any light on it.
Re: Block stampings
It will rrmain a mystery for rhe time bring then. Rebuild is progressing if slowly. Crank and pistons fitted as is camshaft and sprockets/chain. I made a makeshift tool as per book to get the front crank oil seal out. New one pressed in. Fitting heads is next.
Per
Not only English cars these days, an Italian is part of the stable again
Not only English cars these days, an Italian is part of the stable again