Re: [Amc-list] Bummer (199 or 232?)

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

The block for a 199 and 232 are the same, only the stroke is different (different crank, rods, and pistons). Bore is 3.75" for both. I have that casting number listed as for both the 199 and 232 (65-70). The other casting number used for 199s and 232s is 3181884. There are no casting numbers for the 199 only except the crank and rods (head was the same as 232). 

Easiest way to check your engine size is by the Engine Day Build Code. Go to http://www.amcrc.com/tech/engine.html and check your code! 

You can get a close measurement of the stroke with a piece of coat hanger wire. Remove a spark plug and insert the wire as near vertical as possible. Roll the engine over (by hand of course!) until the piston is at the bottom. Mark the wire at the hole. Roll the engine over (again, by hand!) until the piston is at the top and mark again. Pull it out and measure the distance between marks. Should be within 1/8" of the published stroke, which is 3.0" for the 199, 3.5" for the 232. If anything the wire measurement will be LONG, not short, due to the angle. So if you come up with close to 3.25" you have a 199, not a 232. 

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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:33:46 -0700
From: "Thomas Garner" <Tgarner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Well, I've been telling everybody that my 64 Classic has a 232 engine because my car has the 232 badges on both front fenders. 
 I found the engine block casting number on the front driver side of the engine. It is 3170721.

According to www.enginepartswarehouse.com/enginecatalog/AMERICANMOTORS.PDF, I have a 199.

 I'm gonna find a 232 now and swap it. I don't like having the 199 with 232 badges; this is one of the reasons I didn't opt to put a V-8 in it.

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