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1962 max wedge block

Posted By: gtx69

1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 12:38 AM

Looking to buy a 62 max wedge block.How do i know if it's the real deal beside the casting no.and the bore notches
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 12:55 AM

Here's an original. Since Max Wedge engines were assembled on the Marine Engine line they used a different/unique stamping die set that had a bigger font as compared to regular production line font. Also, all Max Wedges, all years, were painted Race Hemi Orange, any sign of original turquoise paint and it's probably not a MW.

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Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 12:56 AM

Another example

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Posted By: TONY_DAGOSTINO

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 12:57 AM

at the rear of the block, behind the intake there are 2 bosses (1 on each side) that resemble the bosses like the waterpump housing bolts up to
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 12:58 AM

Keep in mind that blocks were often cast months or even years before being assembled. Most 1962 casting date blocks would have been assembled for the 1963 production year and would have been 426's rather than 413's
Posted By: gtx69

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 01:56 AM

Just saying hello to tony we talked at norwalk .I had the u-haul trailer with the h.p. trans
Posted By: gtx69

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 02:08 AM

Max wedge block ?

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Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 02:43 AM

It appears to be but I wouldn't conclude so without seeing more of it.
Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 03:53 AM

You have to be careful,I am pretty sure the 413 truck block was also large font.Real easy to add the rest of the numbers.Both 62 blocks shown above have a different font for the # 6.Which one is correct?
Posted By: TONY_DAGOSTINO

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 01:58 PM

hi there gtx69

yes i recall talking to you in very very wet norwalk!!

i had a friend stop by and pick up that hp auto trans later that weekend when things dried out somewhat

thanks

tony
Posted By: rocketresto

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 06:57 PM

The first picture Scott posted is a motor I had, here are pictures of two more '62s. Your pictures look like an original stamp to me, if the block has bore notches it should be real.
Mike

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Posted By: rocketresto

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 07:03 PM

#2
Mike

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Posted By: gtx69

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 10:10 PM

It has the bore notches.Thanks to everyone for there help!
Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 10:50 PM

Quote:

Most 1962 casting date blocks would have been assembled for the 1963 production year and would have been 426's rather than 413's



Since most '62 Max Wedge production was in June and July, I would think those 5/62 and 6/62 casting dates went into '62 cars. IIRC, Galen stated that the earliest production Maxie was 5/14/62.
Posted By: gtx69

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 10:58 PM

The production record i have from DaimlerChrysler gives me a shipped date on mine of june 12 1962
Posted By: gtx69

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/06/09 11:12 PM

record

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Posted By: SSDA5006

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/08/09 03:59 PM

Quote:

Here's an original. Since Max Wedge engines were assembled on the Marine Engine line they used a different/unique stamping die set that had a bigger font as compared to regular production line font. Also, all Max Wedges, all years, were painted Race Hemi Orange, any sign of original turquoise paint and it's probably not a MW.




Here's the car that block is going into...orig sport fury max wedge

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Posted By: Mopar_Mike

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/09/09 01:03 PM

I thought all MW engine would have a MP stamp rather than a HP stamp ??? or is the HP on the 413 only ???
Posted By: rocketresto

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/09/09 05:46 PM

Yes 413 only, 426 are all MP
Mike
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/09/09 06:26 PM

What Mikey said
Posted By: Mopar_Mike

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/09/09 06:37 PM

Thanks Guys..
Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: 1962 max wedge block - 01/09/09 11:02 PM

Them there is 63/64.


1963/64 Dodge/Plymouth Max Wedge Engine stamping configuration.

V8-426 11:1 Comp TMP-426
V8-426 13.5:1 Comp TMP-HC-426
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