My after market manual indicates 3.5 first appeared in 69,a 1709 is a 69 a 1709B is a 70 Doesn't list a 1709C But highest number is 1706C for a 3.5 71.The 3.5 1700 series numbers end in 73 with 1929A and 1945A.
Thanks..I could have done the getting old thing on 9's and 6's mixed up too (have to recheck)..aint the first time!
Thought is was about a '70. Guy that's interested though it was a 50's, but told him they weren't even designed yet back then..thanks again..