[C2] 1965 Valve Covers
07-21-2018, 07:15 AM
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I would also caution you before moving forward on this engine. It appears the stamp pad surface has either corroded, gone through a ‘steel abrade’ process or maybe even been manipulated some way. It has lost its original broaching marks. You need some more research to make sure it is in fact the original engine to your car. This can be done comparing dates and stampings if similar original cars.
07-21-2018, 07:44 AM
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That is not the correct oil pan for that engine which would also mean it probably doesn't have the correct oil pump pickup and pump on it..
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07-21-2018, 10:15 AM
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I would also caution you before moving forward on this engine. It appears the stamp pad surface has either corroded, gone through a ‘steel abrade’ process or maybe even been manipulated some way. It has lost its original broaching marks. You need some more research to make sure it is in fact the original engine to your car. This can be done comparing dates and stampings if similar original cars.
I wiIl bet that it is the correct engine to the car...............based on engine casting number, date, and what I see on the pad. Just my opinion.
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07-21-2018, 10:18 AM
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What oil pan do you feel would be correct?? I have heard it is possible for the early 327/350 HP engine to have the "large" 5 quart pan, which this car does not. But many sources say the 4 quart pan is the correct one.
Do you feel this is a replacement pan??
Larry
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07-21-2018, 10:58 AM
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It's not a midyear Corvette pan of any capacity. Looks like a pass car pan.
07-21-2018, 12:13 PM
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Depending on where you live you might be able to get gas that would suit a higher compression. It will be interesting to see what the stamp on the engine ID pad reads.
07-21-2018, 02:32 PM
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07-21-2018, 02:46 PM
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I would also caution you before moving forward on this engine. It appears the stamp pad surface has either corroded, gone through a ‘steel abrade’ process or maybe even been manipulated some way. It has lost its original broaching marks. You need some more research to make sure it is in fact the original engine to your car. This can be done comparing dates and stampings if similar original cars.
Hmmm, the stamp looks pretty clear to me. This is a 3 owner vehicle with me being the third. This engine was removed by the second owner because he wanted to drive the car daily, is what he told me. I had to go retrieve the engine in a barn in Joliet, Illinois. So there hasn't been an reason to tamper with the engine code with the engine out of the car and left for dead. The first owner was David Carradine, the actor. I have a copy of the original title with his name and his Beverly Hills address on it which matches the vin. # on the vehicle.
07-21-2018, 02:48 PM
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Which Engine Code are you referring to?
07-21-2018, 04:38 PM
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07-22-2018, 06:07 PM
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The pad looks good to me, double stamp and all. The broach marks aren't always readily visible, even harder to tell in a photo.
The L79 is my favorite C2 engine, great power, torque and drivability and without the weight and heat issues of a big block.
As mentioned it will also run great on today's pump gas, you should have no problems, but I'd sure have that block fully checked before spending any money on it.
What engine is in the car now? Could the L79 heads and intake be on that motor?
Looks like you have a numbers matching '65 L79, good for you!
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07-22-2018, 08:57 PM
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The pad looks good to me, double stamp and all. The broach marks aren't always readily visible, even harder to tell in a photo.
The L79 is my favorite C2 engine, great power, torque and drivability and without the weight and heat issues of a big block.
As mentioned it will also run great on today's pump gas, you should have no problems, but I'd sure have that block fully checked before spending any money on it.
What engine is in the car now? Could the L79 heads and intake be on that motor?
Looks like you have a numbers matching '65 L79, good for you!
Paul
07-22-2018, 08:58 PM
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