Engine year?

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John Wurner
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Engine year?

#1 Post by John Wurner »

A Friend wants me to help him sell an early engine,
P61745
What year would that be?
Thanks, John
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1956 John.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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That’s the case age at least. It has big carburetors, so either it has later heads, ported originals, or they just slapped big manifolds onto small ports, which isn’t great but will run ok.
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#4 Post by John Wurner »

Thank you, a good year, my Wife was born in 56.
Its for sale on the registry for $3000.00
John

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#5 Post by John Wurner »

The second engine is P88501.
In case anyone is interested,
John 541 673-4061

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#6 Post by John Wurner »

Both engines are sold and will be going to Australia.
John

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