Dave6T4
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The "AA" denotes a high nickle content iron block. Max Wedge blocks were cast like this, but they would be stamped "MP" . The valve covers are weird in that they are only 4-bolt, but have extra embossments that could have been punched for 6 bolts. Heads have provisions for 6 bolts, but only have 4 ? The cannister on the side of your transmission is an inline fluid filter, that is now pretty well unattainable. Most guys eliminate them with newer lines or a spliced in line. This is a 1962 and 1963 thing. There is a regular filter on the valve body. That well on the intake manifold is for a thermostatic automatic choke, but it looks like part of it has been milled away. If you use an electric choke kit, you will not need it.So, I've had fairly productive day. I'm attaching several pics that I hope will help solve this mystery engine. The valve covers are four bolt with raised "Dimples" in the corners. I do see the extra holes in the heads for more bolts. The passenger side valve train looks as nice as the drivers side. It appears that someone may have cleaned up the valve covers (See scrape makers inside of valve cover) and painted them. The picture with the numbers/letters is on the front drivers side of the block. I was able to get my hoist hooked up and got the exhaust manifolds off. I think I'll only need one for the drivers side with a back outlet. The one that was on there had a center outlet. I took all the plugs out and they looked good, maybe a little rich. I would like to think that someone wouldn't go to all this trouble to put this engine in if it was weak and or bad. The one picture is of a cannister coming off the automatic transmission. I have no idea what that is. And lastly,what is that opening in the center of the intake? There's one on both sides.View attachment 1391332View attachment 1391331View attachment 1391330View attachment 1391329View attachment 1391328View attachment 1391328View attachment 1391326















