1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

A Dauntless 225 I Think

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by rml1708, Jul 29, 2019.

  1. Jul 29, 2019
    rml1708

    rml1708 New Member

    washington
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2019
    Messages:
    10
    Bought a motor Cheap yesterday. Today I went to get some number to actually see what it is.

    right side block behind power steering pump are the numbers 6K13585?? They are deeply stamped and are there stamped twice once above the other. The number after the 5 appears to be a 8 or maybe a 6 I can not see enough of the last number to even guess.

    6K1358xx.jpg

    I have looked at a few dauntless pages but most say the 6 should be a K L M N Y Z K or L the K I think indicates the 7.6 to 1 compression ratio. None of the tables I have looked at have anything like 135856? or 135858? So I have no Idea what we have.

    The only number on the heads I can find is on the rear. Number 8651 and its on both heads in the same place.

    8651.jpg

    What do I have?

    Thanks,

    Robert
     
  2. Jul 29, 2019
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Bozeman, MT
    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2013
    Messages:
    5,593
    maybe some pictures that are not so zoomed in would be helpful? thanks
     
    Hellion and jpflat2a like this.
  3. Jul 30, 2019
    rml1708

    rml1708 New Member

    washington
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2019
    Messages:
    10
    here are some more photos

    dauntless2.jpg

    dauntless3.jpg
     

    Attached Files:

  4. Jul 30, 2019
    rml1708

    rml1708 New Member

    washington
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2019
    Messages:
    10
  5. Jul 30, 2019
    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

    Upstate NY
    Joined:
    May 30, 2006
    Messages:
    1,918
    I dont know but I recall the casting number under the valve covers having something to do with it
     
  6. Jul 30, 2019
    timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Medford Mass USA
    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2003
    Messages:
    23,596
    Lockman likes this.
  7. Jul 30, 2019
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2003
    Messages:
    8,513
    Intake is 231; EGR ports.
     
    Thean and Lockman like this.
  8. Jul 30, 2019
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Falcon, CO
    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2003
    Messages:
    5,466
    The block numbers are the ones in GREEN in Tim's post... the first set of numbers in his pic from the bottom up, right after the teeth on the fly wheel.
     
  9. Jul 30, 2019
    Lockman

    Lockman OK.....Now I Get It . 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Silver Hill,...
    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2018
    Messages:
    2,698
    That's a Buick V6 231 if I've ever slept next to one ... um,... er,... never mind , carryon !
     
    Lee Bennett likes this.
  10. Jul 31, 2019
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2003
    Messages:
    8,513
    Those p/s brackets are getting very hard to find. Even if you end up not using the engine.
     
    IRQVET likes this.
  11. Jul 31, 2019
    rml1708

    rml1708 New Member

    washington
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2019
    Messages:
    10
    Found a number that matches something. Just like in Tims photo. ITs a 1967 to 1974 Dauntless 225.

    1375162

    That is one of the casting numbers used in the 67 to 74 years. Any way to narrow down to the year from the markings shown?


    1375162.jpg
     
  12. Jul 31, 2019
    rml1708

    rml1708 New Member

    washington
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2019
    Messages:
    10
    the Intake is a WELAND 4 bbl intake.
     
  13. Jul 31, 2019
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2003
    Messages:
    8,513
    Ahh, didn't catch that.
     
  14. Aug 1, 2019
    Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    Florida Keys
    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2014
    Messages:
    4,170
    I'm stumped on the casting numbers. My "bible" of engine casting numbers doesn't list 1375162. The 225 numbers usually begin 135..., 138..., 139...,185...
    The 231 odd-fire numbers begin with 125..., or 126... . The '78-'88 even-fire numbers begin 125..., 126..., 255... .
    If you get a valve cover off, post up a head casting number.
    -Donny
     
  15. Aug 1, 2019
    todd hofsaess

    todd hofsaess Member 2022 Sponsor

    iowa
    Joined:
    May 5, 2018
    Messages:
    66
    what are the engine code numbers on the right side of engine on the lip between 2 and 4. i picked up a 225 recently and it was the only way to identify it. the casting numbers didnt match anything i found but the production code dated it as a 64
     
  16. Aug 1, 2019
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Falcon, CO
    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2003
    Messages:
    5,466
    My list shows that as a 64-67 225 V6.
     
  17. Aug 8, 2019
    rml1708

    rml1708 New Member

    washington
    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2019
    Messages:
    10
    I will be trying to pull a valve cover to look at the for numbers on the heads. Are these "engine code numbers on the right side of engine on the lip between 2 and 4" on the side of the block just below the head?
     
  18. Aug 8, 2019
    todd hofsaess

    todd hofsaess Member 2022 Sponsor

    iowa
    Joined:
    May 5, 2018
    Messages:
    66
    Yes there’s a flat lip below the head that should have numbers and letters stamped on it
     
  19. Aug 11, 2019
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Bozeman, MT
    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2009
    Messages:
    4,460
    With a boat wedge---

    Holley carb with end pivot bowls? A wedge helps but in no way make those bowls really off-roadable.
     
New Posts