283????? code

[blkblk63ss]

Can someone code this supposedly 283 engine Fiii3de That is what he said was on the rf block pad?????

 

[bobs409]

I've got a DF on the list here:

http://www.348-409.com/suffixsb.htm

 

[blkblk63ss]

The motor is in a 67 to 72 pickup ,don't know year for sure ,just under hood pictures . The chart on this site goes only to 1965.

 

[chevymusclecars]

Bob's list shows 59 as a DE code, the best thing is to have a casting number off the block.

 

[Mearl]

Chevy By the Numbers shows a 1958 & 59 283, 185 horse with powerglide and air suspension with a DE suffix code.

 

[blkblk63ss]

Yeah, i passed on motor any way, it was cheap though . Rather had anything above 1964 to 1966.

 

[oldskydog]

If it's an 852 block it would be a 65-66 195 hp PG El Camino.

 

[Z-11Guy]

I test drove a '65 Bel air with a 283 power glide combo......this thing moved like Bill Jenkins L79 Chevy II! Okay a little exaggerating here, though it would thump my 9C1 350 powered caprice. The owner's dad bought it in 1968 and the dealer installed a 1967 283 220 HP 4 barrel from a wrecked Chevelle sedan and installed it the Bel Air, I didn't know the 220 HP was still offered in 1967. No mods that I could see, just a greasy grimey 283 that flat out flew. I bought it for a parts car for my '65 SS and just may use this drivetrain after I freshen it up in the '65 SS.