Re: SV: SV: SV: SV: 361BB

[Bill Watson <wwatson6@xxxxxxx>]

The 361 was a low B block engine, basically the same block as the 350, 383 
and 400 - although not the American 1959-60 Chrysler 383 which is an RB 
block engine (413, 426, 440).

Heads from the LB 383 and RB 413, 426 & 440 will not fit on the LB 361 due 
to the smaller bore (smaller bore - smaller valves) but the RB 383 will. 
The 1959-60 LB 361 and RB 383 shared heads as did the LB 383 and RB 413.

Manifolds, I believe, will interchange for all LB engines as will 
crankshafts - they all have the same stroke.  The bores (pistons) differ.

The 361 was used on cars until about 1966 and in trucks into the 1970's.

Bill
Vancouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Isle" <mnwildpunk@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: SV: SV: SV: SV: 361BB


> Ok I am jumping in and asking my own question I have the 361 so your 
> telling me it is a big block how long did they make it then and is 
> anything compatable with the 383 and 413


> ------Original Message------
> From: Gary H.
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> ReplyTo: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: SV: SV: SV: SV: 361BB
> Sent: Jun 26, 2009 10:13 AM
>
>
> Sounds good.
>
> FYI, remember the 360 is a LA small block; the 361 is a B big block.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.


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