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I'll stand by my original statement...

It was stated that it was assumed the engine was a '72...

The casting date ends that speculation(of the block)...

After 40+ years, we've seen all kinds of things stamped on the pad...

A 'small' dampener would indicate a steel crank...

A tear down ends ALL speculation...




The key word is ASSuMEd .... if the top pad is stamped with a J from the factory and it has a PARTIAL VIN for a 73 model year car then I stand by my statement ...