Wanted - QR 253 for my HJ

[Blocker]

I am after a 253 with date code of C6 or D6.

[HK1837]

QR I assume? ie not HR?

I turfed heaps of these a few years ago. One of them was a late B6. STD bore, STD crank, no lip. Bugger, you could of had it for free. The reason I remember it was because it was 29B6, and was only one of two possible 29B HJ-HZ style 253 dates possible. The other was a very late HZ engine with 29B0. These were the only 2 x leap years whilst the type II red 253 was being produced.

[Blocker]

QR yes! I will update the original post.

I'm sure many 253's were tossed in the past 30+ years, oh well I'm just putting the word out I would really like to find one.

If I do not it's not the end of the world.

[ambientgoat]

I'm going to do a little hijack thread since I'm in the same state and need a 253 of a similar date to blocker.
My van is a 09/76 however, so would need an F6 if I've done my sums right.

[Blocker]

G6 or H6 might be options for you. Byron advised in other threads about a 5 week difference is on the mark.. however it would not be unusual for longer than that.

[HK1837]

Blocker, 5 weeks isn't really on the mark, but it isn't unusual. It just depends upon many factors. It isn't so much the cast date you are looking for, but the engine number. The cast date can vary by 5 weeks between consecutive engine numbers.

[SNDMN]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....:X:RTQ:AU:1123

This one on ebay is a 10j5 the guy has told me if anyone is interested ... too early for what you guys are after tho.

[razsandman]

I have about 4 or more 253's in various conditions that i would sell. where is the date code? is it the first 2 of the engine number?

[stickthis]

I have about 4 or more 253's in various conditions that i would sell. where is the date code? is it the first 2 of the engine number?

http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...ight=date+code
That link will help you. Look above the water pump on the block for the date code.

[SNDMN]

I have about 4 or more 253's in various conditions that i would sell. where is the date code? is it the first 2 of the engine number?

It's cast on the top of the front rhs of the block near the timing cover, would look something like 15B7 etc ... happy hunting