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57Kelii

Posted 2024-03-05 8:00 PM (#634061)
Subject: 1960 Desoto engine casting numbers?

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Not quite sure if the engine in my car is original, been repainted, or just had a new intake put on. Its a B series 361, but with a 4bbl intake and single exhaust. Not sure of the core body color but the heads were painted red at some point maybe? Any input or numbers?

1960 Desoto Fireflite
Could have had a

361 2bbl
Optional 383 4bbl

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Powerflite

Posted 2024-03-07 5:06 PM (#634111 - in reply to #634061)
Subject: Re: 1960 Desoto engine casting numbers?

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That's definitely a 1960 361.

1960fury

Posted 2024-03-07 5:35 PM (#634114 - in reply to #634061)
Subject: Re: 1960 Desoto engine casting numbers?

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It is a 1960 361. If your cars build date is about 15 to 45 days later, it's very likely OE.

56D500boy

Posted 2024-03-07 7:28 PM (#634120 - in reply to #634061)
Subject: RE: 1960 Desoto engine casting numbers?

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I would have said the engine was probably silver but I just found this source that says otherwise:

1960 361 Golden Commando High Perf Red/Gold Red block with Gold Valve Covers P4349218 / P4529149

REFERENCE: https://www.turbinecar.com/misc/enginecolor.htm

It might be wrong.