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urban legend
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urban legend
hi guys ,newbie here. thanks for having me. need help dispelling urban legend on a 54 corvette 6 cyl. I bought a 50 chevy 2 ton farm truck at auction and all the older gents swore up and down thats what this truck has in it.there is a 3 x2bbl zenith carb setup that was taken off because it was troublesome.the only casting # I have so far is off the side of the head, pass side.they are @5 918
241
570or 670
where are the casting# for the block?
any help would be appreciated.and would help me decide what to do.molest or preserve. thanks, americarkid
241
570or 670
where are the casting# for the block?
any help would be appreciated.and would help me decide what to do.molest or preserve. thanks, americarkid
Last edited by americarkid; Mar 6, 2007 at 10:20 PM.
Racer
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Welcome Urban Legend!
Try this web site for your answer:
http://www.corvette-world.com/corvet...ng-Numbers.php
Try this web site for your answer:
http://www.corvette-world.com/corvet...ng-Numbers.php
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Yo jstrutt
Nice job!!!
1953 - 1967 Corvette Specification Guide
(1953-1967 Engine Block Casting Numbers)
1953
Casting # Cubic Inches Description/Application
3701481 235 Six-Cylinder, 150 Horsepower, 1st Design
3835911 235 Six-Cylinder, 150 Horsepower, 2nd Design
Note: Changeover from 1st to 2nd design occurred between block casting dates "J133" and "J163" (October 13-16, 1953).
1954
Casting # Cubic Inches Description/Application
3835911 235 Six-Cylinder, 150 & 155Horsepower
1955
Casting # Cubic Inches Description/Application
3835911 235 Six-Cylinder, 155 Horsepower
3703524 265 V-8, 195 Horsepower
Corvette Engine Block Casting Notes
Six-cylinder casting numbers are located in a recess just below, and forward of, the fuel pump mounting boss, above the crankcase oil pan mounting lip. Block casting dates are located at the right rear side of the block, next to the starter motor solenoid.
1953 - 1967 Corvette Specification Guide
(1953-1967 Engine Block Casting Numbers)
1953
Casting # Cubic Inches Description/Application
3701481 235 Six-Cylinder, 150 Horsepower, 1st Design
3835911 235 Six-Cylinder, 150 Horsepower, 2nd Design
Note: Changeover from 1st to 2nd design occurred between block casting dates "J133" and "J163" (October 13-16, 1953).
1954
Casting # Cubic Inches Description/Application
3835911 235 Six-Cylinder, 150 & 155Horsepower
1955
Casting # Cubic Inches Description/Application
3835911 235 Six-Cylinder, 155 Horsepower
3703524 265 V-8, 195 Horsepower
Corvette Engine Block Casting Notes
Six-cylinder casting numbers are located in a recess just below, and forward of, the fuel pump mounting boss, above the crankcase oil pan mounting lip. Block casting dates are located at the right rear side of the block, next to the starter motor solenoid.
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