<VV> 1964 Cylinder fit a 1962? more info

[Frank DuVal]

 From a conversation with Lon Wall several years ago, GM made the 1964 
cylinders as replacement parts for 61 to 69 engines. As is they fit 61 
to 64 engines. With the addition of a shrink band around the outer 
diameter that sticks into the head, they also fit 65 to 69 engines. So, 
one casting from the foundry (with all parts machined with the long 
stroke cutout) fit 61 to 69 engines with only two part numbers to stock.

Frank DuVal
>
> On 5/15/2011 6:50 PM, Doug Mackintosh wrote:
> > I think the 1964 cylinders are the same as the 1962, except for the 
> clearance
> > notches for the longer crank throw. I believe the length from the 
> base gasket
> > surface to the head gasket surface is the same. I think the stroke 
> difference is
> > handled by a different distance from piston top to wrist pin. In 
> that case, I
> > could use a 1964 cylinder barrel to replace one barrel in a 1962.
> >
> >
> > Am I correct?
> >
> > Thanks
> >  -- Doug Mackintosh
> >