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Originally Posted by herbjr
Chris we know each other from 20 years ago. Dont give to much info as soon as Rocket tells his real name Ill chime back in. He is in left field. And yes a Ray Charles could tell the difference between the two blocks. Can you Rocket without tools just your eyes.
Herb Jr
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Ray would feel around for the 1" x 2" machined pad cast into the block on the driver side between the deck and intake manifold. It is flat and faces straight up. Since I have eyes that see, I would just look in that direction. The factory marked this block pad with designations such as "HP" if it was a magnum engine. Sometimes you'll see a maltese cross that indicates non standard bearings or bore size from the factory. Sometimes the pad is blank. But this pad is only seen on the RB family and not the B family engine. Since your dad is in most of the old Direct Connection books he should be able to confirm to you that the B engine and RB engine are two distinct families as defined by Chrysler. These two families do not allow the interchanging of crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, pushrods, or intake manifolds. . Hope I didn't leave anything out.
Herb, why would my name ad credibility to this subject? The material facts are right so there's no need for a debate. The rule book is clear on these material matters so there's no need for debate. The only room for debate is if NHRA should enforce this rule and if not, allow others to have the same advantages.
So I'm in left field? Which field are you in?