Unfired 1963 Daytona Max Wedge
Thanks for the comments/guidance. Indeed the motor was definitely built up from parts. Remember that I am not a MOPAR guy so based on what I have researched on the web, I am thinking (assuming it is correct date on block stamp) that the HC shortblock arrived in December of 62 and the builder used 413 Max Wedge parts for the heads and even intake (I had thought NASCAR only allowed a single 4 too but this is what's on it and it could have been changed). That intake predates the date stamping that was started in 62 but does have a PN. Was really hoping someone had seen something like this before (silver MOPAR Short Engine). Again, sorry I never asked for the full story but Al was very secretive about what he had laying around after an old 4 cyl Indian was stolen. Would be worth something if it could be tied to a car that ran the Daytona.
I have two engines on stands now (702 CI GMC V-12 and a refresh SBC for my 64 Vette, I know this is a MOPAR site... sorry) so I am not sure how far into this I can get. I will see if the current owner wants to spend time on it and can get a head pulled. He would want to still sell it all at once vs individual items. So... off to gather numbers. What is with the sump? Can I tell from the pan or does the pan need to come off?
Thanks again for the guidance.