Kip Page
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can anyone tell me what year my engine is??? 383 2468308
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Mopar 383 casting number identification help
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Recheck that number.
Kip Page
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its 2468308
BeepBeepRR
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| 1852 029 | 413 | RB | Truck &1962 Max Performance |
| 2120 529 | 413 | RB | 59-65 |
| 2205 697 | 413 | RB | 59-65 Pass. Veh. |
| 2205 697 | 426 | RB | 64 Pass. Veh. |
| 2406 730 | 426 | RB | 63-65 Wedge & Max Perf. Wedge |
| 2432 230 | 426 | RB | 64-66 Wedge & Max Perf. Wedge |
| 2468 030 | 413 | RB | |
| 2468 330 | 426 | RB | 64-71 426 Hemi (Stage I & II) |
| 2536 430 | 440 | RB | 66-72 |
| 2468 130 | 383 | B | 59-71 (Full Series) |
| 2658 836 | 426 | RB | Commercial |
| 3614 230 | 400 | B | 71-72 (Full Series) |
| 3698 630 | 400 | B | 73-78 (Full Series) |
| 3698 830 | 440 | RB | 73-78 (Full Series) |
| 4006 530 | 400 | B | 76-78 (Full Series) |
| 4006 630 | 440 | RB | 78 |
2468030 – 413/426 RB-series big-block
2468130 – 1959-1971, 383 B-series big-block
2468330 – 1964-1965, 426 RB-series big-block
2468330 – 1966-1971, 426 RB-series big-block, HEMI
Invalid casting number - possibly 2468130-8? -130 is a 383.
Maybe look on the other side for the casting date - should be right below the casting number.
Better yet, look at the pad under the distributor for the letter-code before "383": D=68, E=69, F=70, G=71; or VIN down by pan rail if '69 or newer.
BeepBeepRR
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In every reference chart I see for block casting that number doesn't exist. Like said prior to me recheck the number or take a picture of it and post it. Sometimes the embossing of the letters/numbers on the block got distorted. Post #5 has a good reference for you as well.
Kip Page
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yes its 2468130-8
BeepBeepRR
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| 2468 130 | 383 | B | 59-71 (Full Series) |
You will get more defined information from the pad under the distributor. It will let you know the date the engine was built.
Kip Page
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looks like E383 which is good because its in my 69 RR
BeepBeepRR
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Does it say HP or HP2 on that pad?
Thats a little better. 64-71 block. Look above the right pan rail. There could be a partial vin.
Kip Page
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yes it says HP
I'd suggest you check the VIN stamping on the block (and transmission on the passengers' side) and compare to the dash VIN - to determine if they are original to your car.
Edit: Add reference image lifted,cropped and scaled from Hamtramck Historical
Kip Page
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its
E383
6 2 2
HP
E383
6 2 2
HP
Kip Page
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vin rm23H9E164108
blk 9F61108
trans F164108
blk 9F61108
trans F164108
Kip Page
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what does HP stand for?
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Recheck that block number and trans number..
HP = High Performance
Pics of those stamping would be helpful - they might be originals and poorly stamped
H =383
9 = 1969
E= Los Angeles factory
164108 = serial number
Trans seems to be a "match" missing the leading "9" (the model year) and "F" is actually "E"
Block seem too much commonality to not be a mis-transcribed original? (F/E again)
Additional note: Being your VIN is "early", I rescind June '69 engine build (end of production year) and change to June '68 engine build (beginning of production year)
There are other numbers stamped to check for further verification of car/engine/trans/body original mating.
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