need hemi HELP!

went to look at a hemi in a 56 chrysler new yorker it had imperial valve covers on it and i could not find any numbers on it. right on the top of the block i found the number 1713 stamped and the raised letters D N right around the corner from there on the passenger side of the motor. now on the manifold i found the numbers 1637625-2 and 10755.

can anyone help me identify this motor i want to make sure its not a desoto hemi. the guy who owns the car does not know anything.

 

Imperial valve covers will not fit a DeSoto. Chrysler only.

 

Get the serial number of the engine.
Then check it on this page
http://www.classichemi.com/index1.shtml

 

The intake number is right for a '56 354 Chr, just as it should be. Use code would be on a flat infront of the vally cover.

 

ya i tried my best to look but there were no numbers there. just a little stamped number 1713. i went to a website that pointed out where to look for the numbers on the motor and this motor had no numbers

 

Block casting number is bnetween the head & valley cover, passengerr side rear. Usually unreadable with the intake on.

 

What is wrong with ID info on Scooters Hemi-Tech file?? Grab a couple of beers, it is a long read.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118764&highlight=hemi+tech


If the numbers are simply not there it indicates that the block/short assembly/long assembly was replaced with an over-the-counter unit.
Does it look like it belongs there? Everything appears to fit? Accessory placement is not cobbled?
Because it is in a 56 and without ID, I'd assume that it is a 354, although a 55-56 331 would also fit under the stock intake and all of the usual accessories would be right at home.


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im gonna try and get some pics of it today or tomorrow i mean whats the going rate on these things im not really a hemi guy this is my first experience with them. its in a chrysler new yorker i can get the whole car for 2500..

 

What's your beef with Desoto hemis? Shit, I'd take any hemi that was there for the taking...

 

If you are buying the whole car, for use as a car, then $2500 is in the ball park depending on condition. If you are buying the car just to get the engine then you are way over market value, unless you have plans to part the rest out on ebay or some such.


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