Re: 413 block casting / serial number decode help

[fmichael graham <intiaboats@xxxxxxxx>]

According to Sessler's data book, casting 1852029 was
produced in 1962 and 1963. Is your block date stamped
'62? I'm presently rebuilding two 413s, a 1852029 & a
2205697. The 1852029 seems to have a more pronounced
support webbing. Let me know if you plan to go with a
4.25 bore, as I have a set of 426 pistons that I will
probably not be using - I'd prefer to spend the coin
to get new ones with characteristics that work for my
intended use.
Good luck!
Mike

--- Brian Safford <hzf9vv@xxxxxxxxx> 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?
> 



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