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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 12:40 AM
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I've got a great +.030 350 PRE-EFI block.

Has someone out there actually USED one of the older blocks for a Vette engine buildup??

Where does one put the knock sensor as there is no place on the sides of the block to put it?????

Thanks boys and girls!!!
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 03:46 AM
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Hmmm, not sure what block you have.... My 400 block had a threaded hole the right size on the passenger side into the water jacket-just like the original block.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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yeah im using my 73 block in the 73 and theres plugs in the bottom for coolant drain.
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Default Re: Knock Sensor Location (VetNutJim)

:iagree:

I am using an early 70's casting. There is a coolant drain plug on each side. The factory setup has the single knock sensor on the passengers side.

Note: There is also a knock sensor shield that really amounts to a piece of stamped steel, kinda at a 35 degree angle...possibly to keep exhaust noine from triggering it.

If this is for your 91, don't forget the earlier blocks have a passenger side dipstick tube. You will not be able to use your factory pan OR factory pickup tube.
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