440 Block codes

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gary
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440 Block codes

Post by gary » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:09 am

I have 4006630-440-7 stamped on my block what does the "7"stand for?
It has 452 heads W/small Tapered spark plugs.Date Stamp of 3-17-76 What do i have? :beer:
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Re: 440 Block codes

Post by moparite » Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:01 pm

I believe it's a date code. 7= 1977. That casting was used from 75-79. The 452 casting #4006452 used between 76-78 400 and 440's 2.08 intake and 1.74 exhaust valve.
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