Y or 9
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I feel very stupid now... Im gonna assume the 8th digit is either a Y or a 9 right. Im sorry im still gettin used to this stuff, I have just about no knowlage with cars
Blake442 said:
Just keep in mind that the VIN will only tell you what engine was factory installed. If it's been changed, all bets are off. Also note that some Caddy Fleetwoods got VIN 9 307 motors in the late 1980s.
ok haha. thanks for being so patient. Is the 9 and Y 307s completely identical to each other by apperence?
The Harmonic Balancer is the only way to tell, VIN Y's got a thin Balancer that looks pretty pathetic, almost looks like it would barely do anything...army258 said:
VIN 9's on the other hand go the same thick Balancer that came on 350's through 455's.
If you have to ask it's probably not a VIN 9 unless your tryin to figure out if the 442 or Hurst you have has had a motor swap.
Check the carb number too and get back to us...
86-87's had a 1786009 the Y's ended in an 8 so look closely since they are similar.
83-85 I can't remember off the top of my head but I think ended in 34 and 35???
thanks. I should be getting my car soon, i just wanted to know what to look for when i see the car, just to be safe.
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