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71' 350 Questions
So i picked up this 73' cheyenne super friday and took a look at the motor before i made my run this weekend its a small blo9ck 350, had my uncle get me some info on it. well he called me today an told me the Guy that was Building the truck pulled the engine from a wreck 71 squad car he used to have in his junk yard. the motor is "Supposably supposed to run Strong but who know . Now what i would like to know is , Is there anyway to find out if its a 4 bolt main by Any of the numbers on it? i know i could pull the pan . But i just thought id ask this question first?
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Re: 71' 350 Questions
As far as I know the only way to know for sure is pull the pan. The "010" casting number will not tell you.
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Re: 71' 350 Questions
Haha dang i was hopin there might have been an easyer way , Trucks Lowered a bit an im on the larger side of life haha oh well on the lift it goes i guess
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Re: 71' 350 Questions
On the drivers side of the block on the rear "ledge", where the transmission mates, there is a casting #, you may find out with that number.
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Re: 71' 350 Questions
Usually a four bolt will have the 010 number and a oil galley plug above the timing chain cover
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Re: 71' 350 Questions
4 bolt main engines are aboout the most foolishly overrated things by dweebs ever
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Re: 71' 350 Questions
If it's a 2 bolt main and runs good, Why take it apart? Who cares as long as it runs? Built correctly they are very comparable. I've never seen a main break. Bearings go bad yes.
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Re: 71' 350 Questions
As a professional engine builder for 15 years of my life, I will again say that the "3970010" casting number does not designate a 4 bolt main block, it does not even mean 350. Yes it is likely a 350 but could also be a 327. I want to clear that up for anyone who may have questions concerning that casting number.
Attached is a casting number guide for blocks and cylinder heads. As far as strength of the block, unless you are zinging the thing over 14,000 RPM's you really will see no benefit from using a 4 bolt main block. http://www.thedirtforum.com/castings.htm Last edited by TBONE1964; 06-23-2013 at 08:17 AM. |
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