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V8 Engine Code Location

Located on a tag attached to right bank cylinder head cover. Letter contained in code number identifies engine by cubic inch displacement, carburetor type and compression ratio.

Fig 1: 6 CYLINDER ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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Fig 2: V8 ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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Engine Code Letter
232" 6-Cyl. 1-Bbl. E
258" 6-Cyl. 1-Bbl. A
304" V8 2-Bbl. H
360" V8 2-Bbl. N
360" V8 4-Bbl. P
401" V8 4-Bbl. Z