I just bought an 82 engine today and it has solid lifters. Right on the side of the engine is stamped 4-30-82.

Gary

i may be wrong but my tech books indicate you may have a origional block but has ben switched to a 70's top end. which according to my books is possible if done right......ok so i might get disagreement on this so my info could be wrong GRT

1980 should have been the last year for solid lifters. I'm sure there are exceptions however an 82 with solids I would suspect has had a transplant......do you have the casting # from the head?, that would tell us for certain.

Compare it to this chart>

http://www.slantsix.org/articles/parts-matrix/jpg.htm

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Correct. All American-market Slant-6s (incl. Mexico & Canada) had hydraulic lifters starting in model year 1981.
Actually, no it wouldn't. All it would tell us is when the head was cast. Remember, all heads fit all blocks, and lifter setups (solid & hydraulic) can be retrofitted in both directions.

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Oooops, my bad, should be worded "an 82 with solids I would suspect has been converted" The casting # wouldn't really tell for sure as Dan states.

It's late..........

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63 Valiant 200 Signet Convertible 170/
63 Dart, 225/
68 A100 Pick-up 225/
2006 Mitsu Raider Quad Cab (Dakota) Mopar 4.7L
1992 Dodge Stealth RT (My Mid-Lifer) 3.0L 24V

Ok my next question, why would it have been converted?

Gary

Who knows! The original cam may have failed and a previous owner got a great deal on a solid lifter package. Your guess is as good as ours.