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How do I tell a 327 from a 287? |
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Mr_AMC
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Posted: May/23/2018 at 9:54am |
I have a 62 Ambassador. Everything I read says she has a 327..
BUT the carb is from a 65-67 287... Want to figure out if the engine was changed, or just the carb.. From what I can see the 327 and 287 call for a different spark plug, and I want to get the correct ones.. Thanks for any help.. Jeff |
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Samuelsc360
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The 327 will be painted red.
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SEdmonds
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327s are red, 287s are blue - unless someone repainted them with incorrect colors sometime in the past. It's not unusual for carbs to be switched around as situations required. Is it 2 bbl or 4 bbl?
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Buzzman72
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I have been told that 250/287/327 engines have the bore size stamped [??] or cast into the rear top of the block near the distributor...but that it's a chrome-plated bear to see with the engine in the car.
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Buzzman72...void where prohibited, your mileage may vary, objects in mirror may be closer than they appear, and alcohol may intensify any side effects.
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gtoman_us
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Back by the distributor on the top of the block the number "4" is cast in for 4" bore=327
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Rebel327
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4= 337
3 3/4= 287 U need a small mirror, flashlight and magiician to see it. Feelihg around u may be able to tell. Use 327 spark plugs and u r good. |
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Mr_AMC
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Thanks for the help.. I will look. the carb is a 2 BBL
The engine is red.. I will check out the castings later. Thanks so much for all the help.. I am USUALLY an inline 6 person.. Jeff |
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Rebel327
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Welcome to the world of Rambler Power...327 style.
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SEdmonds
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2 bbl 327s do exist. My car originally came configured that way.
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Raven.805
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