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Nick_R_23 · 09-10-2021, 02:28 AM

I got a chance to inspect the VIN today, and it looks like I have a 1997! I also threw the 454 up on the stand today, and again I can’t emphasize just how nice this crank is! Spins over a full iron BBC like it’s nothing! I pulled the water pump, balancer, timing cover, and oil pan to check out the crank.

Sure enough, #1 is loose.

I also extracted a broken oil cooler line fitting from the block.

09-10-2021, 02:28 AM	#13
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 838	Re: Can’t find a 454SS, so I’m building my own! I got a chance to inspect the VIN today, and it looks like I have a 1997! I also threw the 454 up on the stand today, and again I can’t emphasize just how nice this crank is! Spins over a full iron BBC like it’s nothing! I pulled the water pump, balancer, timing cover, and oil pan to check out the crank. Sure enough, #1 is loose. I also extracted a broken oil cooler line fitting from the block.