Back in '62

327 · Dec 30, 2023

1962 Wagon Road Test

327 · Dec 30, 2023

327 · Dec 30, 2023

Murphdog · Dec 30, 2023

1: I was under the impression only 300 HP & up 327's got that inset V style of valve cover???
2: Didn't some SBC's in 62 get an alternator???
Jeff

pvs409 · Dec 31, 2023

That 1962 valve cover was used on 250HP and 300 HP motors. No sloped ramps on each end on inset ( 62 only 327 valve cover)
only factory air 1962’s had a alternator, all other 62‘s came with generator.

Murphdog · Dec 31, 2023

So did all HP levels pf 327's get the inset V style of valve cover?
Jeff

55Brodie · Dec 31, 2023

Murphdog said:
So did all HP levels pf 327's get the inset V style of valve cover?
Jeff

Yes. That photo is a 250HP version judging by the cylinder heads and what appears to be a WCFB carburetor.

bobs409 · Dec 31, 2023

Ya gotta love the old ads. Look at what they call advertising today. (but then again, look at what they are selling these days!) :mock

327 · Dec 31, 2023

Yes it is the 250HP version.

327 · Jan 16, 2024

rsavage · Jan 17, 2024

My friend Jim had a 64 with just a 283 4V 4 speed. That little car was fun and quick but the rear was skittish. It wanted to be the front of the car sometimes.