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I was wondering if anyone out there has a book that can help me identify this engine. I am looking at purchasing it for my 46 dodge. I am trying to figure out the size and the year and anything else cool to find out! The numbers that I could see on it at this time were c542-8-33252. That was on top below the intake on the front of the engine. I am not sure if there are other numbers on the block somewhere that could help identify it. I am hoping there are some Mopar gurus out there that can help shed a light on this engine. Thanks

Here's some trivia.
Can't quite decode what this is; here 's some info from an old interchange book:

C date code = could be 1967
542 ? engine code = should be 225, 318, 383 etc.
8-3 = date code = rest not listed
3252 date code = 1970?

8 Cyl Engines

8-361, 8-383, 8-413, 8-426 exc. Hemi, 8-440
Distributor is mounted at front at of engine on right side.
Engine painted turquoise.

8-273, 8-277, 8-301, 8-325, 8-26, 8-340, 8-341, 8-345, 8-354, 8-392
Distributor is mounted at rear at of engine.
Engine painted red.

8-426 Hemispherical - These engines have spark plugs mounted through center of top of rocker arm covers.
Engine painted orange.

Well I know the distributor is at the rear of the block and yes the plugs are in the middle of the heads. It is orange right now, but he said it was rebuilt?? Not forsure on that. It has a transmission with it. I will try to look at some block casting numbers if I can.

You deal with Jasper at all?

Call them if you do, they'll walk you right through it.

800-827-7455

Found some more numbers, these are the casting numbers they were under the intake. 1330129-1 d264 cwc For what I am told it is a 331, 235 hp, 4 barrel, but this engine only has a 2 barrel. The valve covers say firepower on them. Came out of a 1954 Chrysler possibly a new yorker. Had one guy tell me to sta away from it they had lots of problems. Guess I kind of know what it is. Thanks for the replies!!!