265/283 I.D. (Hot Rod related, watch it sink....)

[Wowcars]

I just scored a early SBC and powerglide from the shop. It has the early style front motor mounts and front oil tube, how can I tell if its a 265 or a 283? Is there a way? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[alteredpilot]

check the casting numbers on the back of the block on the bell housing flange, and the casting munbers on the heads
this should help:
http://www.mortec.com

[TooMany2count]

the 265 will NOT have a place for an oil filter to go in to it, the boss isnt even machined into the block, the 283 will have a place for an oil canister or spin on filter IF it has the adaptor on it....joe

[DrJ]

Actually the '55 265 didn't have the oil filter boss in the casting. The '56 and '57 did. (See Mortec list..)
If it's a '55, sell it to a "Numbers match" '55 restorer for $$$$$

And this thread will go away as soon as it's got all the correct answers because there's no reason for further discussion.

[Deuce Roadster]

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Check the letters stamped on the right front pad.........

CE = 1957 265
C = 1957 265
CD = 1957 265
EB = 1957 283
EC = 1957 283
EF = 1957 283
EG = 1957 265
EJ = 1957 283
EK = 1957 283 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Fuel Injected
EL = 1957 283
EM = 1957 283
F = 1955/1956 265 ....or...1957 283
FA = 1956 265 ....or...... 1957 283
FB = 1955/1956 265
FC = 1957 283
FD = 1955/1956 265 ....or...1957 283
FE = 1955 265 ...or...1957 283
FEA = 1955/1957 265
FEB = 1955 265 ...or...1957 283 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif (thats what is in my 40.....270 HP)
FEC, FEJ, FEK, FFA, FFC, FFD, FFE, FFJ, FG,FGC, FGD, FH, FGF, FH, FJ, GD, GF, ....1957 283

There are about 15 to 20 more..........post yours here if NOT listed.

If the block has any side motor mounts...it is 58 and up.....and a 283 at least.


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[Wowcars]

Thanks Deuce Roadster and everyone else. Now I know its a 283, now just to find out what stamping it has.