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Engine block ID

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by Rich Skylark, Aug 17, 2014.

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  1. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    Trying to get origins of engine; on drivers rear of block has # 2550474 next to it is 5.7 Any help or insights welcomed.
     
    Rich Skylark, Aug 17, 2014
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  2. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Photos always help. I don't think any vintage Buick engine would have a 5.7 cast into it.
     
    Smartin, Aug 17, 2014
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  3. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    Hope these photos help downloaded 3 in JPEG , my first post on your forum appreciate the quick reply!
     

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    Rich Skylark, Aug 17, 2014
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  4. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Look on the step just behind the intake manifold with a flashlight.
     
    flynbuick, Aug 18, 2014
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  5. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    [​IMG] This is what I can see on rear lip of intake
     
    Rich Skylark, Aug 18, 2014
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  6. ronbz455

    ronbz455 Big Butz Racing

    Well if it's like a big block it should be stamped to the left of the timing cover on the front of the block when looking at the front of engine block which is the passenger side. You will have to clean that area off to see it. I could look on my 350 block but I gave it to Mike to store it.
     
    ronbz455, Aug 18, 2014
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  7. ronbz455

    ronbz455 Big Butz Racing

    Let's try this.


    Block Cast #

    Year

    Displacement



    1193724

    61-63

    215



    1241748

    68-77

    350



    1349430

    62-65

    198



    1358435

    64-67

    225



    1374547

    64-67

    340



    1374557

    64-67

    340



    1381621

    64-67

    340



    1382201

    68-77

    350



    1396314

    64-67

    225



    1858435

    64-67

    225



    25504744

    75-77

    350



    366245

    75-77

    350



    3914678

    75-77

    350



    3932388

    75-77

    350



    3970010

    75-77

    350



    3970014

    75-77

    350



    63724

    61-63

    215
     
    ronbz455, Aug 18, 2014
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  8. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    I betcha that's a 350 :laugh::Brow:
     
    Brad Conley, Aug 18, 2014
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  9. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    Looking at the blk #s looking like a 1975 ish block carb intake look closer to 68: heads ? Can they be ID on car ?
     
    Rich Skylark, Aug 18, 2014
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  10. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    The head casting number is under the valve cover.
     
    Smartin, Aug 18, 2014
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  11. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    Pulled the covers off and doesn't look that bad. These are the numbers I could see.
     

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    Rich Skylark, Aug 22, 2014
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  12. ronbz455

    ronbz455 Big Butz Racing

    My 77 heads have a long number on the area like you're showing but maybe on the other end.
     
    ronbz455, Aug 22, 2014
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  13. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    Better light and tidy'd up a tad, what general direction should I be looking in?
     

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    Rich Skylark, Aug 23, 2014
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  14. ronbz455

    ronbz455 Big Butz Racing

    The last pick what is that number?
     
    ronbz455, Aug 23, 2014
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  15. David Butts

    David Butts Gold Level Contributor

    Possibly a Jeep(Buick) Dauntless 350. They were called a 5.7's in some cases. Yours has the earlier style rocker arms and that would jibe with the years the engines were used in Jeeps.
     
    David Butts, Aug 24, 2014
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  16. Rich Skylark

    Rich Skylark Gold Level Contributor

    Some more photos...any more #s on head itself I should be looking for ?
     

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    Rich Skylark, Aug 24, 2014
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