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Old May 4, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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Default 70 LT-1 Engine Is Out.

Disclaimer: I know the motor is blue

I finally got around to pulling the motor out of my 70 LT-1 yesterday. It went great by the way.

Now that its out I got some good close up pics, and I'd like some opinions about what you see.

VIN stamp matches the VIN tag, and its got every LT-1 component it should, but I don't have a single scrap of paper with the car.





Heads:





Rockers:



Bottom End: Some of the rods still have a bit of pink on them, but some don't. Some have a very pronounced teal/blue paint mark.











I was able to see in through one of the plug holes to the bottom of two pistons, and they are stamped with - 3959456.

I know that the motor has been out before, and that its been apart. So what do you guys think? What can you tell me from what you see?

Here is a link to some more pics.

http://s108.photobucket.com/user/mat...otor%20Removal

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Old May 4, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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Numbers match, 4 bolt mains, forged crank, I'd say you're in good shape. Congrats!!

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The rocker arms are correct, marked with O. The cylinder head part # is also correct.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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that is little more than 1000 cars after mine, looks to be mulsanne blue like mine, I am lucky to have pop and complete owner history. enjoy.
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