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Old Feb 5, 2020 | 04:13 PM
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between this engine and the ones found in a 53, 54, 55 Corvette? It also came with a new Tri power carb setup and new transmission. Do you know if these engines are worth anything?
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Here is what to look for
  • 1953 head is a 3838066
  • 1953 block is a Block: 3701481 or Block: 3835911
  • Block is stamped LAY
  • 1954 head is a 3836241
  • 1954 block is a 3835911
  • Block is stamped F54YG
  • water pump is different
  • Transmission tailshaft housing is different
  • Distributor is a tach drive
  • The road draft tube is different
  • Oil pan is different - 4 step
This motor looks like a passenger car or truck motor
More photos would be helpful
If the date code is right - I might be interested in both
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Hello thanks for your reply regarding the engine I'm having a really hard time navigating Corvette forum today so could you please reply to my direct email Beechwood 7 and hotmail.com please email any replies directly to me regarding the engine I appreciate any information you can offer thank you very much I'm actually trying to purchase this engine but I have no clue how much I can offer the guy or what the engine might be worth so I'd appreciate any help with the value thank you very much. BEECHWOOD7@HOTMAIL.COM
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