Re: Fw: Free Rambler Wagon

[farna@xxxxxxx]

You're right Joe, it's an "L" for the 232. 199 is "A", just like the 195.6 (also an "A", but looks very different). For a complete list of engine codes and locations go to:   http://www.amcrc.com/tech/tech.html

You can use the number to determine if the engine is original or not. The 232 was optional in 64 for the Classic, it was only standard equipment in the Typhoon (and maybe 770 models). The standard engine for most models was still the 195.6. It's possible that someone replaced a 196 with a 199. If it's a 199 that's the answer. You can't tell the difference between a 199/232/258 by just looking at them though. There are clues, like the 199 didn't come with a 2V carb from the factory, and only 258s used a plastic valve cover, but there are to many possibilities to attempt just looking in most cases. A 232/258 2V manifold fits a 199 just fine, and a lot of people have swapped that plastic thing for a metal valve cover. 

On September 29, 2005 JOE B FULTON wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> If your car has the original engine, the model number
> for the engine will be on a flat area of the block on
> the passenger side near the distributor.  I believe
> you will see three digits and then a letter "L" and
> then two more digits.  The letter L means it is a 232.
>  (I could be mistaken about the L, the letter could be
> a J instead.  One or the other means your engine is a
> 232.)
> 
> Also, if the engine looks like your 199 and it is the
> original engine, then it is a 232, because the 199 was
> not marketed until 1966 I believe.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Fulton
> 
> 
> --- "L. D. Lyons" <ldlyons@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > how do you know if it is a 232 or 199, I have a 64
> > Classic 770 two door
> > hardtop (not a Typhoon) . The engine in it is
> > definitly not a 195.6, looks
> > just like the 199 that i pulled out of a 65 550 4dr.
> > I have 64 Typhoon, with
> > the exception of the carb it looks the same as the
> > 199.
> > L.D. Lyons


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