RivNut Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/4522281981.htmlNot mine, I found it while browsing. I emailed the seller and asked him to clarify what the engine was. It couldn't be a 324, it's either a 322 or a 364; he replied that it is a 322. The trans is a side shifter, not a top loader.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 A 322 with stick shift on it's rear would be rare, most likely a 56 engine. Could be a 264 with a 4 bbl. Most telling question would be how many bolts in the tranny top cover plate. 5=264 6=322 At $450, if the engine is complete and turns, the trany a 6 bolt and it is within 2-3 hours of you, you should already be on the road to go get it Ed. A 6 bolt tranny is worth more than the askin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ah, Mr. Earl. You know that I don't have time to go chasing wild hares. I hate to say this but it's probably about 12 minutes from where I live to where it's located. If you, or anyone else, is really interested, I'll go take a look at it and take the descriptions with me so I can tell what it truly might be. Any other tell tale signs that would help me identify it as a 264 or 322? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 The last number on the engine serial # (which is stamped on a machined surface on the top outer edge of the left cylinder bank, between the middle branches of the exhaust manifold) will be a 4 if it is a 264 and 5,6 or 7 if a 322. Take a picture of the splines on the rear of the tranny and I can tell if it is a 54/5 or 56 tranny. If indeed this is a 56 set up, it would make a fine set up for a period correct hot rod. Can't believe some Hamber hasn't scooped it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Correction to the above.If the last digit is 4 but the first 3 digits are 146 or higher, then it is a '56 322. Edited July 21, 2014 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Did you ever ride over and take a look. I emailed him but no reply. Need to call I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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