ID of 440 engine stamped at the front driver side J440TX+

[johneich]

The + looks like an Iron Cross, below that is 4 19 2 (in that kind of spacing)

I want to test fire this and obviously need a distributor and headers (or manifolds).

So I want to make sure I buy for the right engine, I think this is a 1972? right?

 

[Beekeeper]

J440 tells you it was installed in a 73 year model vehicle. What is the casting date on the left side of the block? The Maltese cross signifies it has .001 undersized crank. 4 19 tells it was assembled April 19th of 73 and the 2 is 2nd shift.

 

[Dave6T4]

Shorty tailstock on 727 says motorhome.

 

[Beekeeper]

And I believe the T=Trenton and the X is oversized valve guides