Hecho de Mexico engines - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bill8333 · 01-30-2008, 01:07 PM

Sorry if this comes up twice.

I just bought a 350 engine with a 10066036 number on the block. I'd like to know if y'all have had any problems with this engine or has it performed well for you. All input needed and appreciated.

Thanks Bill

Bishops Trucks · 01-30-2008, 01:25 PM

I bought a 350 H.O. that was assembled in Mexico in 2000. It's been in 2 differant trucks and I've never had any problems out of it.

wibilly · 01-30-2008, 02:07 PM

i have one in my corvette no problems here performs flawlesly

jay6891 · 01-31-2008, 08:32 AM

I don't know about the newer blocks, but backin the day they were said to have a lower nickle content and didn't take well to a rebuild.

tphsmith · 01-31-2008, 08:46 AM

Ive been in the GM plant where the motors are built. the inspection is very close watched and Ive had a 350 in my truck for 7 years no ploblems what so ever. matter of Fact the 4th Im going back to the plant again for inspection of maintenance on the line bore machine because of confusion on the coolant pressure

68 short step · 01-31-2008, 09:31 AM

uhhhh, most chevy trucks are already made in mexico, so i think the quality is fine..

dan42 · 01-31-2008, 09:47 AM

I bought one with that number on the block for 600 bucks at the junkyard, and it runs great. I'm very happy with it, although I would like a little more power.

01-30-2008, 01:07 PM	#1
bill8333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	Hecho de Mexico engines Sorry if this comes up twice. I just bought a 350 engine with a 10066036 number on the block. I'd like to know if y'all have had any problems with this engine or has it performed well for you. All input needed and appreciated. Thanks Bill __________________ 1972 K-10 L/B 4x4 Matching #'s 350 4 speed from the factory. P/S P/B 1981 GMC 1/2 L/B 4x4 one owner truck. 4" lift 2004 Dodge Cummins Diesel 4x4 Q/C S/B 1986 Dodge D150 L/B 2WD

01-30-2008, 01:25 PM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Hecho de Mexico engines I bought a 350 H.O. that was assembled in Mexico in 2000. It's been in 2 differant trucks and I've never had any problems out of it. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-30-2008, 02:07 PM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Hecho de Mexico engines i have one in my corvette no problems here performs flawlesly __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-31-2008, 08:32 AM	#4
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: Hecho de Mexico engines I don't know about the newer blocks, but backin the day they were said to have a lower nickle content and didn't take well to a rebuild. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

01-31-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: Hecho de Mexico engines Ive been in the GM plant where the motors are built. the inspection is very close watched and Ive had a 350 in my truck for 7 years no ploblems what so ever. matter of Fact the 4th Im going back to the plant again for inspection of maintenance on the line bore machine because of confusion on the coolant pressure __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

01-31-2008, 09:31 AM	#6
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Hecho de Mexico engines uhhhh, most chevy trucks are already made in mexico, so i think the quality is fine..

01-31-2008, 09:47 AM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Hecho de Mexico engines I bought one with that number on the block for 600 bucks at the junkyard, and it runs great. I'm very happy with it, although I would like a little more power. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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