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Hello, Richard. I hope this info helps
you at least somewhat. The 413 Max Wedge engines were truck blocks.
The truck blocks had an extra 5% nickle in the metal of the block. The
block, if it was going to be a Max Wedge, had to have the edges of the cylinders
notched to clear the bigger valves in the Max Wedge heads. All of the
truck blocks and all the Max Wedge blocks have the same numbers on them.
Here's what I found out after doing some research for you on the web. The last
bit of info I found tells you where on the block to find the
numbers.
413 max wedge question...
I got a spare block thrown in with a deal on a Cuda drag car
that I purchased, the guy said it was 413 with a 426 wedge crank. I took
it home and put it in the corner of the shop, and forgot about it. This
weekend I started tracking the numbers on the block and looking for some
info. The numbers are 1852029-2 with a AAQA 3R. From what I find they say
this is a Max wedge block. It has the valve reliefs too. Does anyone know
about these motors and what they are worth? Is it worth a decent
build?
I also found this:
| 1852 029 |
413 |
RB |
Truck &1962 Max Performance |
Big Block Mopar Head Casting Numbers |
| Casting # |
Chamber Vol. |
Intake Valve |
Exhaust Valve |
Comments |
| 2406158 |
73.5cc |
2.08 |
1.6 |
1967 440 |
| 2463200 |
73.5cc |
2.08 |
1.74 |
1963 361/383/413/426 |
| 2406209 |
81cc |
2.08 |
1.88 |
1963 Max zWedge |
| 3751213 |
|
2.08 |
1.74 |
1973 400/440
motorhome |
| 2402286 |
81cc |
2.08 |
1.88 |
1962 413 Max
Wedge |
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.
If it has the right numbers and it is in good
shape and the price is right, go for it. A 413 can be bored .060
over but only go a max of .040 overbore on a 440 engine. Not enough
meat on them bones to overbore a 440 to .060 over. Just asking for
trouble. I know this wasn't part of your question but no harm in
maybe learning something you didn't already know.
Stephen "Chick" Andrachek
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:03
PM
Subject: Info on easy engine ID for Max
wedge etc
My cousin went to Ecology Wrecking in Wilmington, CA which is
near the old Lion's Dragstrip. He happened to open the hood on a '63
Chevy pick-up and discovered what he says is a 413 Mopar motor and the pb
trans was also installed. I guess it's complete. He also found a 1ton Dodge
Van with either a 383 or 440. He said he couldn't get to the numbers on
it.
I was wondering if that 413 might have been a Max Wedge? How can he tell
easily? Are the valve covers different? I think Dodger said they were. How
about ID numbers? He is considering removing the heads if that's the case.
Personally I think he should probably take the whole thing? What is the
concensus with the rest of you?
--
Rich Kinsley
'64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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