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Oct 30, 2009 | 09:56 AM

65specialk

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Engine date question.

Have a 63 with a build date of B2. What would be an acceptable date range code for an engine block??
Also when painting an engine block do you use a primer?? It takes several coats to cover with the spray bombs.What is the best approach??
Dave

Oct 30, 2009 | 02:07 PM

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Not sure of an answer for your first question. Second question, super clean the block to remove any trace of grease/oil/etc....prime and paint.

Dennis

Oct 30, 2009 | 02:17 PM

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B2 is the second week of October; a block for a car built on that date would typically have a casting date 2-6 weeks prior, although NCRS allows up to six months prior.

Oct 30, 2009 | 07:44 PM

Tom Austin

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Dave,

Make sure you don't paint the pad . . . cover it with masking tape when you paint the block!!!

Tom

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:23 PM

Glasshole

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Originally Posted by JohnZ

B2 is the second week of October; a block for a car built on that date would typically have a casting date 2-6 weeks prior, although NCRS allows up to six months prior.

John does NCRS allow 6 months prior on all dated items? IE starter, alternator, master cylinder, rear end, distributor, FI unit?

Cheers,

Bob

Oct 31, 2009 | 11:25 AM

JohnZ

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Originally Posted by Gl*******

John does NCRS allow 6 months prior on all dated items? IE starter, alternator, master cylinder, rear end, distributor, FI unit?

Cheers,

Bob

The short answer is yes, although if LOTS of items are way out close to six months (as opposed to the more typical 2-6 weeks or so), it invites further scrutiny. Glass is an exception - up to a year is allowed, as it was made in infrequent "batches" due to low volume.

Nov 7, 2009 | 10:05 PM

65specialk

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Would this engine work for my B2 built 1963 Vette. Is it a Flint motor?? Is the date to early??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

Dave

Nov 7, 2009 | 11:48 PM

knight37128

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Originally Posted by 65specialk

Would this engine work for my B2 built 1963 Vette. Is it a Flint motor?? Is the date to early??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

Dave

yes