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Old 05-12-2007, 10:23 PM   #1
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What kind of engine???

So I bought this 71 c-10 off my dad to restore and give back to him, but he doesnt know that yet, anyways.
he said he put a 400 in there, but i bought valve covers for a '396 or 400'
and they're wayyyy too big
so besides being pissed off that i bought something i cant return, i need to find out what kind of engine it is. i have this pic but i doubt it'll help.

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Old 05-12-2007, 10:31 PM   #2
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Re: What kind of engine???

400 cubic in. small block(same as 350 just bigger bore and stroke). 396 or 400 (really a 402) are big blocks. You have a small block. Just ask for small block covers for your model year.
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Old 05-12-2007, 10:33 PM   #3
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Re: What kind of engine???

That motor is a small block..The good ol' 400 small block if he was correct in saying he put in a 400.

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Old 05-12-2007, 10:33 PM   #4
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Re: What kind of engine???

so 350 valve covers will fit?
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Old 05-12-2007, 10:33 PM   #5
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Re: What kind of engine???

notorious? haha
why
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Old 05-12-2007, 10:34 PM   #6
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Re: What kind of engine???

Yes they will.
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Old 05-12-2007, 10:35 PM   #7
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Re: What kind of engine???

I guess notorious wasnt the right word in this case but yeah...
350 valve covers will work
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Old 05-12-2007, 10:37 PM   #8
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lol are they even decent engines?
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Old 05-12-2007, 10:52 PM   #9
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Re: What kind of engine???

400 small block motors are very sought after. There are not too many of them around.
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Old 05-12-2007, 10:53 PM   #10
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I had one in my 71 2wd truck I had.It was a good motor.I hear some complain about them overheating though,but mine never did
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Old 05-13-2007, 01:11 AM   #11
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Re: What kind of engine???

I ran a 400 small block with 327 heads in a 79 Blazer awhile back. I have to say it was one of the strongest engines I have ever ran until I grenaded a timing chain during a hill climb. Wish I still had it...
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