RE: 413 block casting / serial number decode help

[Brian Schlump <jsbs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I believe that the 516 heads were also used on 413 & 426 street wedge 
engines in 1964.


Brian Safford wrote:
> 
> Thanks to Jim Jablonski, I now own a 1962 413 that I plan to 'freshen'
> and install in my 1962 Dart 440 4-door.
> 
> I'm perplexed, however, that the block casting number of 1852029,
> which indicates it to be a 1962 413 block, has 'V 41' stamped on the
> pad at the left front of the engine.  I think the 'V' means it was
> stamped in 1964.  Was it uncommon for 2 years to pass between the
> casting of the block and the installation in a car?
> 
> Also, the head casting number is 2406516-2 ... my Mopar book says that
> would make it a  1964-67 361-383 head.
> 
> Stay tuned for more questions as I dig into my new project!  And
> thanks in advance for all the great help I'm sure I'll receive from
> you folks!
> 
> Brian Safford
> '62 Dart 440 4-door / poly 318 / max wedge?



'64 Belvedere
Davenport, Iowa

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