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"65" Valiant engine code

PowerWagon896
04-01-2007, 09:26 AM
How do I translate the fender tag to find out which "Slant 6" is in the "65" Valiant I just bought for my son?

I was told it was a 170, but the small hose on top of the water pump looks a bit long for a 170. I think it's a 225. The car is supposed to be #s correct.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/PowerWagon896/Valiant004com.jpg

ValiantMike
04-01-2007, 09:29 AM
Check here. Mike
http://www.mymopar.com/enginecastnumb.htm

PowerWagon896
04-01-2007, 10:41 AM
Check here. Mike
http://www.mymopar.com/enginecastnumb.htm


It's a 225, #2463430.

The car is a "65", but the # comes up as 1966 on the chart.

This is supposed to be a #s correct car.

Is this engine a replacement?

RobbAdams
04-02-2007, 03:16 PM
I don't believe there is such thing as a #'s correct car for this era as the vin #s were not printed in engines yet!

However, you should be able to check the fender code, to see if it was a 225 or 170 car.

Robb

ValiantMike
04-02-2007, 03:31 PM
Try this for fendertag.
http://www.mopar1.us/build.html

memike
04-02-2007, 05:11 PM
Just like RobbAdams said I have seen them off before but still be fact installed.


Did some one change the water pump :drinkers:

Johnny Dart
04-06-2007, 08:32 PM
Look on the block right next to the coil.There are some numbers stamped there.The first three is what your motor is.Hopefully it says 225. :thumbup:

PowerWagon896
04-06-2007, 08:50 PM
Look on the block right next to the coil.There are some numbers stamped there.The first three is what your motor is.Hopefully it says 225. :thumbup:

It's a 225. The long waterpump hose was the tip off. The casting # confirmed it.

Lee H. Westwood
04-28-2007, 10:15 PM
Joshua I had that very same Valiant, 1965 and color. It is a great car. It was easy towork on and it was a good reliable car. [B]

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