<VV> Engine code XXZ?

[shortle]

Hi Dale, 
So you're saying it was up to the "flat rate" line mechanic to stamp the numbers into the replacement engine? And since you think some did not (lazy?) there are some engines out there with no stampings at all?
I don't remember seeing an engine without any markings. Anybody else?
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: Dale Dewald <dkdewald at pasty.net>
>Sent: Sep 30, 2012 7:53 PM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Engine code XXZ?
>
>At 04:26 9/30/2012 -0400, peter koehler wrote:
>>The engine in my newest project Vair has a code of XXZ. It
>>looks like a 164 service block for car or truck (or
>>Lakewood) use. Any ideas?? - Caveman Pete
>
>Hello Pete,
>
>According to the table on page 25 of Bob Helt's book, the XXZ code is for a 
>95/110hp, MT/PG service replacement engine, as in crate motor.  As I 
>understand it, a service replacement block (a bare block) was shipped with 
>no stamped code.  A mechanic may or may not (usually not) have stamped the 
>code of the engine he was rebuilding into the replacement block.
>
>Dale Dewald
>Hancock, MI
>
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