71 340 Plymouth Cuda Convertible
BS27H1B344342
Built 3/31/71
FE5/H6XW/V3W/V6W
Sold Through: Karl Gould Chrysler Plymouth, Vestal, NY
Automatic (Console)
Power Steering (Fast Ratio)
Manual Drum Brakes 11 X 3/11 X 2.5
Block Cast Date:
1/20/71
Block Casting ID:
2780930-340-6
Engine Assembly Stamping:
GM340P 35100085
Block VIN Sequence Stamping:
1B344342
Intake Manifold Stamping Date:
1/21/71 ("Hump" Style)
Intake Manifold Vacuum Plug:
6-Point Raised Hex
Original Engine Paint Color:
Blue
Oil Pan Design:
Stamped "294". No pan rail stiffening tabs.
Valve Covers:
Passenger Side: Standard Clips (No wire trough). Short upright loom bracket in rear position.
Driver Side: Tall upright loom bracket in rear position.
Engine paint on wire loom insulators, all rubber grommets, PCV valve and oil fill cap.
PCV Grommet: 2536926 Pentastar only (No DPCD)
Breather Grommet: 2946079 Pentastar only (No DPCD)
Gaskets: Rubber
Carburetor:
4973S
Stamped Date On Base: 0201
Base Gasket Assy: 3-Piece with Aluminum Spacer
Choke:
Housing Stamped "75"
Choke Rod:
Stamped "489"
Idle Stop Solenoid:
DR1114429
Ignition Coil:
Stamped 2495531
Built In USA
Date code unreadable.
Temperature Sending Unit:
250 rating
Date code B1
Oil Pressure Sending Unit:
8021 ("Green Top" unit for Std. Instrument Cluster)
Distributor:
Tag Stamped 3438517
Date Code 031
Vacuum Advance Unit Stamped 3438229 (Stamped Rating at 9.5")
Water Pump Housing:
Casting 2951698
Casting Date 10/70
Fuel Filter:
Not Original
Power Steering Hose: (Fast Ratio)
Pressure Hose Fittings Part Number/Date Code: 2891232/013 1
Hose Date Info: 3361-2170A with Yellow Stripes
Return Hose Vendor Code/Date Info: 83044/0471
Engine Insulator Rubber Mount:
Passenger Side: 2536121/2863735 2/71
Driver Side: 2536121/2863735 2/71
Alternator:
3438172
Date Code 49 70
Water Pump Pulley (2951936):
Assembly line pulley with no number stamp on pulley. NOS pulleys on hand have number. Need more samples to review.
Cylinder Heads:
"J" Castings
Thermostat Housing:
2780970 09104-13
Thermostat:
Original Dole DVP-10 185 degree
Fuel Pump:
6178S
Date Code 075 1
Natural finish with no overspray.
Dipstick Tube:
Blue
Dipstick Handle:
Black
Carb Return Spring:
Violet
Accelerator Cable Bracket and Return Spring Bracket:
Blue
Spark Plug Wires:
Not original
Heater Hose:
1/2" 2936392 90142A 0391
5/8" 860457 90142A 0361
Radiator Hoses:
Upper: 3462102
Lower: 3462165
Exhaust Manifold Castings/Dates:
3418621-3 2/2/71
3418623 1/29/71
Fan Belt:
3418943 (But not original)
Power Steering Belt:
2951984 Date Code 0481
Fan Blade:
2863216
Fan Clutch:
3462112
Date Code H12A
Distributor Hold Down Clamp:
Copper Plated
Negative Battery Cable:
Stamped 2983826 and Vendor Code 73691
No paint on cable.
Accelerator Cable Sleeve:
Appears to be green tint.
Starter Motor:
2875560
Date Code 091
DOES YOUR HEAD HURT YET?
Bill Rolik
bremotorsports@verizon.netwww.billrolikenterprises.com201-394-5533 Cellular
