scrappie

How do you I.D. a 1969 Hurst Old intake manifold? Any Casting numbers or sure way to I.D.? I know there is something unique.

stlbluesbrother

It will have a "J" on the drivers side near thermostat housing hole.

scrappie

Would it be a recessed J or embossed? Are you sure drivers side? Any other numbers?
Do the casting numbers 398662 mean anything? I see one with a J on pax side of t-stat housing

RetroRanger

scrappie i assume your looking at the CL listed HO J intake? as mentioned the HUrst J is on the drvrs side the pass side J is the standard 4bbl intake no HO association.

joe_padavano

Casting numbers are raised. Be aware that both the H/O intake and the run-of-the-mill 68-69 BBO intake have a "J", but in different places. The common intake is casting number 398662. The H/O intake is casting number 405233. Of course the H/O intake has the nipple for the PCV valve sticking up behind the t-stat crossover.

RetroRanger

joe_padavano

And THAT is the run-of-the-mill 68-69 intake, NOT the 1969 H/O intake. Note the lack of the PCV nipple. The nipple is located right where the "J" is in this photo, which is why the "J" is on the other side on the H/O intake.

scrappie

Thanks guys, just in need of a little education on that.

RetroRanger

thats the pic from the cl ad i assume scrappie is looking at for just $350 you can own that...ad states "sandblasted" ?...musta been some time ago ...

joe_padavano

A common 68-69 BBO intake isn't worth $350. A correct 1969 H/O intake is probably worth ten times that.

classicmuscle442

Have the 68-9 intake, the 398662 (D1 S) one with the J on pass. side of water inlet.

timholliday

Here is an image of a '69 H/O intake.