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The four engines developed 250 hp at 4,400 rpm with 350 ftlbs. I have a motor fuel ration book dated 15012200 and the number displayed is nh3721995. Search car torque specifications by engine or model. We have replacement fuel tank sending units for all 195876 fullsize chevrolets. Impala was first used for the 1958 model year to denote the chevrolet bel air impala, chevy s new topoftheline model. Chevrolet 196576 parts catalogue this original book is your ultimate resource for original part numbers with illustrations.
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