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| | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 22 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 22 | Hey guys,my 52 panel HAS a 6 in it. I know its not the orig. & I think its bigger than the orig. How do I tell what size [cu.in.] is in it now. Is there a code # on it somewhere or something? Thanks Jeff | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,251 | Get the casting numbers and look them up. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Jeff Go to the tech Tips space on this site and it has the information on how to find the casting numbers and identify the engine. Good luck and if you get stuck ping us again.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | If it is a 216 original engine it will have a large side valve cover that goes up around the spark plugs and two bolts in the top valve cover.
If it is a 235 of later venue it will havce a short side valve cover about 8" tall and four side bolts on the top valve cover. This could also be a 261 engine with these features.
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