Early 440 Decoding

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Early 440 Decoding #368665 07/06/09 09:20 PM 07/06/09 09:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 198 California D darkrider2 OP member
darkrider2 OP member D Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 198 California	I have a 1966 440 engine. Engine was cast 6/29/65 at night. The ID pad has B440 with a maltese cross. then below that are is: 10 1. I can't find out what the 10 and the 1 are. I was hoping one of you mopar veterans could help.

Re: Early 440 Decoding [Re: darkrider2] #368666 07/06/09 09:28 PM 07/06/09 09:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,050 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,050 Oregon	A 1966 440, that would be an early bird. The 10 1 is probably the date that the engine was assembled. October the 1st. I have a B426 wedge block here in the shop. 1966 must have been an odd year with stuff being built that wasn't widely available.

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