Engine pad question

[gpm6367]

should a 71 383 have a stamped pad like this one?

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Nope , the stamping was on the deck in front of the right / passenger side head on all B engines

 

[gpm6367]

Nope , the stamping was on the deck in front of the right / passenger side head on all B engines

Like a smaller machined pad under distributor and fuel line and still stamped C383?

 

[fasjac]

 

[fasjac]

Similar to this pic. I just picked one online.

 

[gpm6367]

Similar to this pic. I just picked one online.

Where in relation to distributor?

What does the letter I front of displacement mean

What do other stampings mean? Dates?

 

[fasjac]

I’ll see if I can find one of my old year one books. And may be able to find online now. I haven’t played with any 383’s since late 70’s. If memory serves, we need the casting number on the block as well.
Sorry I couldn’t be of more help at the moment.

 

[gpm6367]

I’ll see if I can find one of my old year one books. And may be able to find online now. I haven’t played with any 383’s since late 70’s. If memory serves, we need the casting number on the block as well.
Sorry I couldn’t be of more help at the moment.

No problem. See Casting number

 

[fasjac]

You may already have this information.
What I can find without getting in the attic. Do you have a pic of the engine pad numbers? I can’t find anything on an “I” so far.

 

[gpm6367]

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You may already have this information.
What I can find without getting in the attic. Do you have a pic of the engine pad numbers? I can’t find anything on an “I” so far.

According to this the 2468130 block is 59-71 383

 

[fasjac]

Exactly. There should be numbers on the rail where the oil pan bolts up too.
As far weather it’s a forged or cast crank, should have numbers on the crank. Also, the balancer can be a tell tell sign. Just for fun, this was my second mopar 1968 Roadrunner 383, headers, 727 transmission with transgo manual valve body, 4.30 suregrip rear with line lock. 12.57 1/4 on 10 inch cheaters. I’ve always liked the 383’s