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By Rono - 6 Years Ago
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There is an unrestored, 57 Country Sedan Wagon for sale locally and the seller is claiming it has a 312 motor. I know on the 56 wagons, the first letter in the VIN describes the motor and in 56 "P" designated a 312 motor. The first 4 letters/numbers on this 57 data plate are D7PX. So is it a 292 or a 312?
Thanks, Rono
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By Cliff - 6 Years Ago
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D is a 245 HP 312, but who knows what's in it now.
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By Rono - 6 Years Ago
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It looks like the original motor to me. It has the correct exhaust manifolds, but is missing the carb. Thanks for the response Cliff!
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By NoShortcuts - 6 Years Ago
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Rono. In trying to verify that it is the original engine (without checking the rear crank flange, the bore, or the crank main caps) look to see IF it has the
- G heads (all 272, 292, & 312 without the supercharger used them; suggests original application)
- engine block casting number ECZ 6015-C (all 292 and 312 '57 blocks used this casting number; suggests original application)
Hope this helps, Ron. Best Wishes! 
Charlie
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By Rono - 6 Years Ago
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Thanks Charlie. I waited too long and the wagon sold.
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