71 Swinger that lost it's TA block somehow-$2500

S is could be an 8....
maybe the guys who told you it was something had no clue either...
Really, this is how you respond?

I expected a little more civility.

I am convinced I was hoodwinked in 1986.

It's the only motor on any of my mopars that I did not build or install myself as I had a job where I had to travel at that time.