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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: Bob Gaines on January 24, 2024, 11:03:29 PM

Title: 65 289 engine ID sticker location.
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 24, 2024, 11:03:29 PM

When was the engine ID sticker location transition?

Title: Re: 65 engine ID sticker location.
Post by: J_Speegle on January 24, 2024, 11:51:06 PM

Think the last time we looked into the subject it likely matched the changing of the water pump from aluminum to cast iron. It was guessed that it might have been done since the stickers would stick better to the smooth oil surface and bracket than the somewhat rough surface of the cast iron water pump.

Title: Re: 65 engine ID sticker location.
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 25, 2024, 12:14:00 AM

That is as good of a explanation as I have heard. At least until a better one comes along. Thank you.

Title: Re: 65 engine ID sticker location.
Post by: carlite65 on January 25, 2024, 09:23:49 AM

this applies to V-8 only correct??

Title: Re: 65 engine ID sticker location.
Post by: J_Speegle on January 25, 2024, 02:19:56 PM

Quote from: carlite65 on January 25, 2024, 09:23:49 AM

this applies to V-8 only correct??

Yes 289 specifically so changed the title on the initial post  :)

Title: Re: 65 289 engine ID sticker location.
Post by: CharlesTurner on January 25, 2024, 03:17:08 PM

+1 to Jeff's response.  The only other potential reason might have been to make it more easily readable.