229 & 4.3 V6

Gotchv

Frequent Racer
Apr 23, 2004
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Hampton, VA
How to tell the difference between a 229 and a 4.3 V6 when both engines are carb.... and have a mech. fuel pump. Is there a casting #
 

matty man

Dragway Regular
Jun 1, 2003
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Grove City , Ohio
The 229 all have the outer perimiter bolts for the valve cover, 229`s never had the 4 inside, middle valve cover bolts, I`m a thinkin the 87 & up 4.3`s all had the middle bolts, and you can always check the drivers side casting numbers and the front pass side stamping as well, matty man 8)
 

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