<VV> '64 FC Engine identification

[Dale Dewald]

At 10:14 8/21/2011 -0400, Timothy Shortle wrote:

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>  So I guess my questions are:
>1. How can 1 ensure they have a 164 inch engine without removing the 
>crankcase cover?

The only way to be absolutely sure is to remove the cover. However, since 
the engine appears to be original to a 1964 vehicle and has a date code 
compatible with the VIN number, it is a pretty sure bet that it is 164 
cu-in. I understand also that 1964 was the first year for the 12 plate oil 
cooler, which would be additional evidence.

>2. Were the belt guides installed sometime during the model year?

This seems to be the situation with your engine.

>3. Were the cooler side covers originally on the '64 FC (or were they 
>added later for A/C, smog, or turbos?

Based on direct observation, our '65 Greenbrier did not have side covers on 
the oil cooler and there was no evidence of them being installed at the 
factory and later discarded.  I think that the side covers were added as 
part of the later AIR equipped engines.  I have, however, installed said 
covers to our rig.

>4. Did the factory not realize the issue with the rear engine bracket for 
>engines with harmonic balancers?

Maybe not.

>Thanks for any help with my curiosity.

My pleasure.

Dale Dewald
Hancock, MI