273 CDP Block Question

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Something about the 1964 (only) 273 block. Deck angles are different? Intake manifold won't interchange due to this. Check with somebody more knowledgeable if you have a 1964 block.

Back in the early 70`s I owned a 65 Valiant Signet, with a 235HP 273 4 speed. A buddy sold me an Edelbrock D4B intake, and I remember having to oval out the mounting bolt holes to make the bolts go in. I think the angle of the intake bolts were different in 64 and 65, maybe somebody more familiar will chime in. As for hydraulic lifters , mine had solids, and I had thought that all 273s did, even the 2 barrels. I could be wrong.