Author Topic: BB Heater Box vs. SB/6 Differences  (Read 3556 times)

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BB Heater Box vs. SB/6 Differences
« on: August 15, 2017, 05:00:18 PM »
I recently had a chance to compare my BB heater box to a SB. I thought they were both the same and the only reason the BB box had a different part number was because of the hose cover or clips or heater core or the rubber hose hole cover. So, I tried putting the core from the BB in the SB box. It did not fit. After closer examination, I found the one thing that is different between the 2 type boxes. The BB welded in heater core plate is approximately 1/4 in. wider. I could probably make the SB work with a BB core, but I would have to modify, I.E. hammer, to make it fit. Below is what I found. I hope this helps someone ID their box in the future. Bottom box is the BB one.
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Re: BB Heater Box vs. SB/6 Differences
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2017, 10:07:27 PM »
Good info to know. Would you have measurements? I did not notice when I had mine out. Side by side would be noticeable.

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Re: BB Heater Box vs. SB/6 Differences
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2022, 03:27:57 AM »
Bentley thank you for identifying that bb and sb heater boxes are not identical. I'd like to add a measurement from my 1967 SS 396 heater box. The flange is noticeably wider here than a sb heater box. Can anyone add a measurement from a sb box?
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Re: BB Heater Box vs. SB/6 Differences
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2022, 04:22:01 AM »
I found this out the hard way!😂 I always look for the little bead roll inside the big block box to identify them! 
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