Posted by Eric B. on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 16:29:15 :
In Reply to: A Picture For Eric.... posted by Marty on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 14:23:09 :
The service manual says the stock V8 engine for a 1968 W500 was a LA 318-3 which was the premium 318 motor. Normally the SPEC stamped tags mean that the engine was upgraded, or a non standard engine was installed, and there is no upgrade beyond the 318-3 listed in the books without changing motors. The 361 can be had as both a 2V and a 4V, and then there is the 413, and the supposed light truck only 383.
My guess though is that you have a 361 2V powered 1968 W500, as that is one step above the 318-3, and was an option for the D500.
Let me know what you find out when you get it home.
Eric