A 1965 Chevrolet 283 engine wire diagram can be obtained from most Chevrolet dealerships. Many auto-parts stores will have the wiring diagram.
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.35 of an inch
65 ft lbs.
30 ft/lbs on a cast iron intake.
No, Ford has never built a 283. The 283 is a Chevy engine.
Chevrolet did not build the 283 in 1968. The 1967 Chevy 283 had from 195-315 hp depending on how it was set up.
Days of Our Lives - 1965 1-283 was released on: USA: 16 December 1966
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If it isn't a straight 6 you will have to find the casting number on the back of the block with the year and date. Most likely its a 283.
Yes, but I don't know why you would take the HEI / High energy ignition distributor out and replace it with 1 that has points and condenser. That would be a BAD move.