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69s1

Posted 2014-09-17 9:53 PM (#456637)
Subject: engine #D500 18516

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I have a chance to buy a D500 engine. Owner says it's a '56 D500/315/4bbl. Says it came out of a running '56 Dodge. Engine number is D500 18516. My research shows it's a '57 D500/325/4bbl. Anyone out there in Mopar land that knows? I've only seen a photo of the engine.......can't tell anything from the photo. Does have the dimpled valve covers. Any info greatly appreciated Thanks Jerry

Finsinthemirror

Posted 2014-09-18 12:32 AM (#456651 - in reply to #456637)
Subject: Re: engine #D500 18516

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If it's a '57 325 Hemi motor it should be Kd500.. Neil can clear this up!

d500neil

Posted 2014-09-18 2:34 AM (#456656 - in reply to #456651)
Subject: Re: engine #D500 18516

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1956 D500 engines are stamped D500-1xxx ; 57's are KD500-1xxxx

Both years have the 'dimpled' valve covers (altho they were only OEM-needed on the solid lifter 56'ers).

Adjustable pushrods can be retrofitted onto the hydraulic valve-lifter 57's, though.

Edited by d500neil 2014-09-18 2:35 AM

69s1

Posted 2014-09-18 8:53 AM (#456675 - in reply to #456656)
Subject: Re: engine #D500 18516

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My error guys...........full # should read KD500 18516. That makes it a '57. Thanks for the help Jerry

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