What the deal with this 440?

[drinkingdiesel]

I just got a 69' Satellite with a 440 - 6BBL in it, not original to the car. I have researched to try and find out what engine this is but have came up empty. It's a 68' casting (I think) but I don't see HP stamped. Not sure what it is. Could it be a warranty block? No idea.

 

[Jerry Hall]

69 440, there should be so stampings on the passenger side pan rail that will give additional information.

 

[GTX JOHN]

It simply Designated the 375 HP version with the bigger camshaft.
HP1 or HP2 were just designations of what shift the engine was assembled.
Check the side rail = Engine was probably out of a C body/you can tell from the VIN
HP stamping has no significance on block casting or strength despite some if the
Fairy Tales that have gone around the last 50 years!

 

[Dave6T4]

11-5-68 casting date = 1969 model year engine: "E" stamping = 1969
no HP stamp = 350 h.p. Only difference was camshaft and no windage tray,
Holley carb, instead of Carter AVS.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

11-5-68 casting date = 1969 model year engine: "E" stamping = 1969
no HP stamp = 350 h.p. Only difference was camshaft and no windage tray,
Holley carb, instead of Carter AVS.

You missed the valve springs... Gotta hype those valve springs... LOL...

 

[RemCharger]

Lots of differences in the build. It has been said that hps were built from better spec parts, on a different shift.
Definitely an elite motor, but no one likes elite things when they're not in the the club.
Hemis are ****! Said the people that don't own them.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Lots of differences in the build. It has been said that hps were built from better spec parts, on a different shift.
Definitely an elite motor, but no one likes elite things when they're not in the the club.
Hemis are ****! Said the people that don't own them.

????? Sure... Not... And I did own a Hemi, don't miss it & don't need another...

 

[RemCharger]

????? Sure... Not... And I did own a Hemi, don't miss it & don't need another...

Just for the record, I agree with whomever claims that there is no significant differences in the usefulness of an HP vs LP block.
One is not structurally stronger than the other.

 

[Speedbird]

Would like info on the Satellite.
Pictures?

I sold an E Body because it had no trunk for the groceries.
Don't want another one now.
Why be in the optics crowd?
Found A bodies much more practical.
Not everyone wants a pink station wagon.
Not everyone wants a blue VW.
That's why they came in flavors.
I'm leaning towards primer in the RR.

 

[drinkingdiesel]

Would like info on the Satellite.
Pictures?

I sold an E Body because it had no trunk for the groceries.
Don't want another one now.
Why be in the optics crowd?
Found A bodies much more practical.
Not everyone wants a pink station wagon.
Not everyone wants a blue VW.
That's why they came in flavors.
I'm leaning towards primer in the RR.

Would like info on the Satellite.
Pictures?

I sold an E Body because it had no trunk for the groceries.
Don't want another one now.
Why be in the optics crowd?
Found A bodies much more practical.
Not everyone wants a pink station wagon.
Not everyone wants a blue VW.
That's why they came in flavors.
I'm leaning towards primer in the RR.

I just posted in the welcome wagon.

Thread 'New here, just got my first B Body' New here, just got my first B Body

 

[drinkingdiesel]

Thanks for the replies all.

I will try to get a picture of the number by the oil pan tonight.

 

[dadsbee]

1969 x 440, probably out of a C body being a non-HP. Check the VIN stamp on the passenger side just above the oil pan.

 

[1967coronet]

Back when you could walk a yard and pick out a 440 or 383 the pad stamp did not carry much weight.
We looked for late 60s
Chrysler boats , compass on the dash or Mary, plus the door jamb plastered with oil change stickers.
Thats the one I want.

 

[dadsbee]

Back when you could walk a yard and pick out a 440 or 383 the pad stamp did not carry much weight.
We looked for late 60s
Chrysler boats , compass on the dash or Mary, plus the door jamb plastered with oil change stickers.
Thats the one I want.

Yep the good old days. Ma Fitzgerald in Jasper Ontario let us trade weight for weight. We blew up a motor and we traded it for a "new" one from her. Or you wanted a rear end = 2 stoves and a fridge! LOL. The only thing we paid "UP" for was radiators, she kept them locked up in an old milk truck. $20 + your old one.

 

[drinkingdiesel]

Ok, so finally I got under to verify block numbers the best I can.

What I read is C143K9C176923

If this is your number, come forward with your ticket to claim you prize lol.

 

[69Coronetrt]

Ok, so finally I got under to verify block numbers the best I can.

What I read is C143K9C176923

If this is your number, come forward with your ticket to claim you prize lol.

View attachment 1371346

CL43 = Newport Custom four door HT
K= 350 horse 440-4
9= Model year 1969
C= Jefferson plant
176923 = remainder of VIN

 

[drinkingdiesel]

CL43 = Newport Custom four door HT
K= 350 horse 440-4
9= Model year 1969
C= Jefferson plant
176923 = remainder of VIN

Thanks