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Racer
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Jim
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Why not post a picture of the pad so we can see if it's an original unstamped and broached surface or (more probably) a decked block indicating that it's an overhauled replacement.
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I agree on multiple scenarios, the least likely is a warranty replacement. Those were complete assemblies that were generally stamped with assembly info.
Either way, the original engine is missing. Enjoy the one that is in the car, it does not matter where it came from.
Boyan
Either way, the original engine is missing. Enjoy the one that is in the car, it does not matter where it came from.
Boyan
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Racer
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I think you're making a lot of assumptions. There's many different scenarios to explain how a replacement engine ended up in a car at some point in a 52 year period.
Why not post a picture of the pad so we can see if it's an original unstamped and broached surface or (more probably) a decked block indicating that it's an overhauled replacement.
Why not post a picture of the pad so we can see if it's an original unstamped and broached surface or (more probably) a decked block indicating that it's an overhauled replacement.
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Really? Well maybe if you mean the plastic filter case, but I've been running mine this way for more than 10 years with no problems. I do check ALL of the rubber hoses on all of my cars once a year just to be safe!
The factory has a rubber hose from the steel line on the frame to the pump inlet........... 
PS - yes I know my car isn't "matching numbers".....
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The pressure we're dealing with here after the pump is what - 5 to 7 psi? That's not gonna cause a problem if the hoses are properly maintained.
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Well that pad photo isn't much help. Would need to be thoroughly cleaned and then a close up high resolution photo in strong light to pick up any broach marks. But as has been noted it really doesn't matter as it is a blank pad and cannot be confirmed as original to the car. So it is a period correct 870 block cast about a year after your car's birthday, that's really all you can say about it
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I would STRONGLY disagree. There is a reason the General does not use rubber hose on the pressure side of the fuel pump. 5-7 psi would spray gas all over the engine when it fails, and it will fail at some point, regardless if it looks ok on inspection. I have seen these fail and the resulting devastation. Just my opinion
LOTS of things can fail if they are not properly inspected and maintained. Factory Holley carbs can leak through the bowl gaskets.
Ever seen high pressure rubber lines on modern fuel injection systems?
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Well that pad photo isn't much help. Would need to be thoroughly cleaned and then a close up high resolution photo in strong light to pick up any broach marks. But as has been noted it really doesn't matter as it is a blank pad and cannot be confirmed as original to the car. So it is a period correct 870 block cast about a year after your car's birthday, that's really all you can say about it
Jim