Re: [FWDLK] 383 RB

[Bill Watson <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

In theory RB heads will fit the RB 383, but in reality, they won't work as
the cylinder is too small for the valves.   The heads on the RB 383 were the
same as the B 361while the heads on the B 383 were the same as B 413 in
1959-60.

To compare the bores of the four engines :
B 361 - 4,13"
B 383 -  4.25"
RB 383 -  4.03"
RB 413 -  4.18"


Bill
Vancouver, BC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Dave Casey
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 11:31 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 383 RB


Everything but pistons will swap with another RB engine. Oil pan, cam,
lifters, timing set, timing cover, heads, and water pump will swap between
all big blocks.

JC Auto knows all about the EL dashes and how to fix them. I don't know
specifically which cars got them, but if there are white wires with special
red connectors to your cluster, you've got EL.

Dave Casey
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Larry Ashbaugh
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 12:30 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] 383 RB


What engine parts (intakes & exhaust manifolds, internals, etc) will
interchange with the '60 383RB engine in a Saratoga?  Will some 413/440
parts fit?  How about 361, 400 or 383B parts?

I'm looking to keep an eye out for parts as they come on the horizon.
Engine was supposedly rebuilt less than 10k ago.  Any sources for sheet
metal (some old repairs are starting to bubble in the usual places).

Also, is the dash "bubble" powered with electroluminescent power packs like
the early Chargers?  If anyone has any parts for this car, I would
appreciate a line.  I will know more of what I need once I get my garage
cleared out and the car inside.

Thanks.

Larry (Akron)

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