More Small Block Chevy trivia
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More Small Block Chevy trivia
The first SBC debuted in 1955. It displaced 265 CI. Other than this, what makes the 265 unique from its successors?
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Re: More Small Block Chevy trivia (Neo Fender)
I never owned a 55, but I had a 54 and a 57, so I'll make a wild guess based on what I remember about the differences between those two cars. Was it the only Chevy year to have a 6 Volt starting/ignition system with the V8?
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Re: More Small Block Chevy trivia (Neo Fender)
There are a few differences.. No oil filter, no motor mount bosses on the side of the block, and the oil system is a little different in that the cam MUST have a flat on the rear bearing surface or one bank will not get oil. :sleep:
[Modified by silvervetteman, 4:19 PM 12/12/2002]
[Modified by silvervetteman, 4:19 PM 12/12/2002]
