what is this ??
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
what is this ??
Anybody have an idea what the significance of this little badge on the side of my engine block is. I'm thinking it is from a rebuilder or possibly indicates a 
replacement block?
replacement block?
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Is that molded on there? or is it stuck (glued) somehow?
If its glued, that may mean its rebuilt, they do that with heads to.
but if it's part of the mold from the block, I have no idea
If its glued, that may mean its rebuilt, they do that with heads to.
but if it's part of the mold from the block, I have no idea
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
It's definitely not part of the block mold. It looks like it's brass or some other material. Just stuck to the side of the block. Engine was supposedly rebuilt so I'm thinking that's what it indicates, but figured I'd check to see if anyone knows for sure.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by perk77
Interesting. Warranty is not an issue as I don't have any idea as to who or when the engine was rebuilt. How hot would the engine have to get to turn that thing black?
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That is the mark that a rebuilder puts on a block. Your engine has been rebuilt at least once before. When I had the 327 rebuilt in my 66, the engine shop, which is owned by a friend, was instructed not to put that on the engine.
Gary
Gary