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Technical Need help identifying a 283

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Inked Monkey, Feb 6, 2016.

  1. Inked Monkey
    Joined: Apr 19, 2011
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    I just picked up this 283 and I'm having trouble figuring out it's details. Front of the motor on the left side is F0709DE. Back of block is 3849852 and F235. @squirrel ?
     
  2. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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    F 23 5 means June 23 1965 casting date

    F 0709 means assembled in Flint on July 9th

    DE means 2bbl automatic 195 hp 9.25:1 compression 283 from a 65 Chevelle,
     
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  3. Inked Monkey
    Joined: Apr 19, 2011
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    Man you are fast!! Thank you!

     
  4. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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    heh...I'm waiting for Janet to make some dinner, so I'm hanging out at the computer
     

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