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Old 02-16-2012, 11:06 PM
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The date code E286 would be for May 28th 1976. The -4 or -8 will be stamped on one of the vertical castings next to where the valve cover bolts on. you will see a 1/2 inch square pad machined on the casting. the 4 or 8 will be there.

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