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Old 05-08-2016, 09:42 AM
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On a 59 Corvette, what is the maximum allowable time difference between the casting date and the stamped pad date? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by snoopybob
On a 59 Corvette, what is the maximum allowable time difference between the casting date and the stamped pad date? Thanks.
62 NCRS TIMJG sez "block casting date must precede ID engine assembly date generally by no more than than 2 weeks."
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Originally Posted by Donald #31176
62 NCRS TIMJG sez "block casting date must precede ID engine assembly date generally by no more than than 2 weeks."
Which Edition of the '61-'62 JG makes that statement?
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Which Edition of the '61-'62 JG makes that statement?
That statement is in the current (4th) edition of the '58-'60 JG.

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