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Subject:Re: try again: Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
From:Bob Hufford
Date:Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:07:48 -0500 (CDT)

On Wed, 26 Jun 1996 Claralw@aol.com wrote:

> does your bus have a "1500"
> chrome emblem on the back engine lid?  or on the space between the engine lid
> and rear hatch?

No.
 
> 0 301 353 -  ~ early sept 63
> 
> 0 590 821 -  ~ early june 64
> 
> what is your chassis number?

1165853   (Sept. '63 is on the plate)

> hope this helps

It sure does!  So, if the leading zero is the seventh (or first) digit, 
then this motor is (and the original was) a 40 HP?  I thought that the 
'64 USA imports were 1500 standard?

Thanks again!

Bob