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| Author: | Krooser [ Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | What engines were available in the A100? |
I have a chance at getting a free SL6 from an A100. My buddy, who owns it, sez it's a 225... how can I tell. I don't know the year. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:40 pm ] |
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Look at the top of the block right underneath the #1 plug. There is a pad that sticks out from under the head that will have the cubic inch stamped in it. If it's the original motor it should be a 225. Not sure a 170 was ever offered in an A-100. A-100 motor should have the really neat driver's side alternator brackets too. 
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| Author: | Krooser [ Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:06 pm ] |
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I'll check it out.... thanks. |
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| Author: | Andy's GT [ Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:34 am ] |
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i forget how i determined it, but pretty sure our 64 a100 had a 170, the holes were different for the drivers side alt bracket on it than what our 73 block had, so we had to go "custom" on it... i think it was noticeably different for some reason though. |
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| Author: | james longhurst [ Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:02 am ] |
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It would be nice if that motor had the factory trans adapter. It would be even nicer if you passed it on to me! -James |
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| Author: | 2 Darts [ Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:56 am ] |
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Yep! The 170 & 225 were the only available engines until 1964, when the 273 V-8 was added. Check the 5th digit of the VIN. If it's a B, then the factory installed a 225 in the truck, A for a 170. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:23 pm ] |
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An A-100 with a 170 in it had to be a gutless pig. 
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| Author: | Krooser [ Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:50 pm ] |
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I haven't had a chance to go take a look yet... I'll let you guys know. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:57 pm ] |
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Easiest way to tell a 170 from a 225 is to look at the bypass hose between the top of the water pump and the bottom of the head. If it is only about an inch long it's a 170. On a 225 it is about 3" long.
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| Author: | 69a100 [ Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:43 pm ] |
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Just click on the "engines" page. http://missiondetail.com/a100vans.index.htm |
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| Author: | Krooser [ Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:54 am ] |
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Quote: Just click on the "engines" page. http://missiondetail.com/a100vans.index.htm
Great info here... thanks.
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