Found 1970 440 F code engine Vin# 122426

[wtate]

The VIN# is "OF 122426" or "OE 122436" See photo below

I have this engine. I believe it is an original Six Pak motor. If you have the car to match please contact me. Casting date is May 14th, 1969.

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[69Coronetrt]

As 6bbls were installed at numerous plants, it would be helpful to know the plant it was installed.

Am I seeing an "E" before the numbers?

An "F"?

 

[wtate]

Not sure if that is an E or an F or nothing???
The casting # is 2536430-5 Casting date 5-14-69

The ID plate in front of the manifold is:
"F 440"
"11 10HP" Assembly date I've been told.

 

[69Coronetrt]

Not sure if that is an E or an F or nothing???
The casting # is 2536430-5 Casting date 5-14-69

The ID plate in front of the manifold is:
"F 440"
"11 10HP" Assembly date I've been told.

The VIN will be year-plant-sequence. (0E122426 or 0F122426)

The plant code makes a difference as it will help narrow down what make or model the engine came out.

 

[wtate]

See the original post I updated it with a better picture of the VIN. It does have an "OF" or an "OE" in front of the # just can't tell for sure whch it is. Also the "2" 2nd to the end of the VIN could be a "3" hard to tell.

Perhaps you can let me know which plant the "OF" and the "OE" is from.

 

[69Coronetrt]

See the original post I updated it with a better picture of the VIN. It does have an "OF" or an "OE" in front of the # just can't tell for sure whch it is. Also the "2" 2nd to the end of the VIN could be a "3" hard to tell.

Perhaps you can let me know which plant the "OF" and the "OE" is from.

0E would be the LA plant (built A. B and E bodies for 1970. Only B or E bodies could have come with a 6bbl)
OF would be Newark plant (built C bodies including the Fury GTs which could come with a 6bbl)

Knowing the plant will tell you which group of owners you want to target. B body owners, C body owners or E body owners.

What makes you think it is a 6bbl engine?

 

[wtate]

Thanks for the info.

The reason I think it's a 6 bbl is it's externally balanced & I bought it with the original 6 bbl cast iron manifold.

 

[69Coronetrt]

Based on dates, it is likely from the LA plant meaning you are looking for Road Runner/GTX/Super Bee/Coronet R/T / 'Cuda or Challenger owners.

 

[wtate]

Thank you for your help. I appreciate it. This is useful.