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Blue'72 · 03-28-2008, 04:16 AM

Check it out! How many bolts you see??

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larry may · 03-28-2008, 04:28 AM

21 some have hex nuts on them. Whats up?

tcb-1 · 03-28-2008, 04:31 AM

4 bolt mains..........

Slammed70 · 03-28-2008, 04:35 AM

You know, the ambulances these days have supercharged 6.0s in them....

roughedup72 · 03-28-2008, 04:51 AM

so why do you call it a ambulance motor? My engine is a 4 bolt main also and its the original engine that came in the truck.

Troy-Built · 03-28-2008, 04:56 AM

What year is that block? That is a set of Vortec rods in it.

67_C-30 · 03-28-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by roughedup72

so why do you call it a ambulance motor? My engine is a 4 bolt main also and its the original engine that came in the truck.

You missed the humor on this one. If you do a forum search on ambulance engine, you'll get it.

ed2552 · 03-28-2008, 07:03 AM

definitely, that is a hilarious thread

**special-K** · 03-28-2008, 07:23 AM

A Vette Ambulance motor?
You can tell an ambulance motor by the numbers on the front of the block right away.They`re stamped backwards!

Riveted1 · 03-28-2008, 08:08 AM

LOL backwards... and Larrymay actually counted all the bolts... I wonder how many others did the same?!

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-28-2008, 09:56 AM

350 4bolt ambulance motor!!!!!!!!!! thats rich!

**El Jay** · 03-28-2008, 10:27 AM

I've been looking for one of them 4 bolt amalance motors for a long time.
Wanna part with it?

69halfton · 03-28-2008, 06:01 PM

...about those supercharged 6.0L

i have a friend, who knows a guy, who has a brother, that has a girlfriend, whose father put one of those supercharged 6.0L in a 70 truck, and ran 9's

Blue'72 · 03-28-2008, 06:18 PM

Numbers stamped backwards!!!

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What year is that block? That is a set of Vortec rods in it.

Ok, now maybe the joke will be on me.. Vortec rods? It's a GM Goodwrench motor that was bought in 2001. I was actually surprised to see it had 4 bolt main caps. Knew right away it must have been meant for an ambulance.

But seriously, Vortec rods?

Slammed70 · 03-28-2008, 07:43 PM

I remolded my sig around this thread...

streetstar · 03-28-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue'72

But seriously, Vortec rods?

Thats good, those are better than 6 inch Hemi rods. Ed Pink designed them and they go best with a "high nickel content block"

Blue'72 · 03-28-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by streetstar

Thats good, those are better than 6 inch Hemi rods. Ed Pink designed them and they go best with a "high nickel content block"

Whoah cool! Thanks for the info!!

rambler · 03-29-2008, 12:25 AM

I try to learn something new everyday, and this board helps me alot, I know enough to be dangerous, but now I cant tell when you guys are serious or BSing...

roughedup72 · 03-29-2008, 01:56 AM

As I was typing that question I was wandering if this thread was refering to the rare ambulance thread. I did read it and just about pissed myself because I was laughing so hard.So heres another one for you. You also have the rare corvette competition pistons. See the C stamped in them. GAULY how do some people get so lucky!!lol

67_C-30 · 03-29-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by roughedup72

As I was typing that question I was wandering if this thread was refering to the rare ambulance thread. I did read it and just about pissed myself because I was laughing so hard.So heres another one for you. You also have the rare corvette competition pistons. See the C stamped in them. GAULY how do some people get so lucky!!lol

Good eye on the Corvette pistons. I noticed also that it didn't get the wooden cam option. My neighbor had one of those in a special high performance hearse engine and with the open pipes I'll never forget the WOT drone of it passing by,

WOOOOOODEN!!!!

Jefe · 03-29-2008, 03:33 AM

Those rods are "powdered metal" rods, because of how they are made. Common to newer motors, including "crate" motors. Good Stuff.

--Douglas.

Lated · 03-29-2008, 03:39 AM

Can someone post a link to the ambulance engine thread. I can't find it and I hate being on the outside of and inside joke

crazy longhorn · 03-29-2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1

LOL backwards... and Larrymay actually counted all the bolts... I wonder how many others did the same?!

I ran out of fingers & toes to count on after 20.....

crazyL

Riveted1 · 03-29-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

I ran out of fingers & toes to count on after 20.....

crazyL

See! I knew he wasn't the only one!

03-28-2008, 04:16 AM	#1
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03-28-2008, 04:31 AM	#3
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03-28-2008, 04:51 AM	#5
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03-28-2008, 04:56 AM	#6
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03-28-2008, 08:08 AM	#10
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03-29-2008, 12:25 AM	#18
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Found out I got an ambulance motor! I try to learn something new everyday, and this board helps me alot, I know enough to be dangerous, but now I cant tell when you guys are serious or BSing... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

03-29-2008, 01:56 AM	#19
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Found out I got an ambulance motor! As I was typing that question I was wandering if this thread was refering to the rare ambulance thread. I did read it and just about pissed myself because I was laughing so hard.So heres another one for you. You also have the rare corvette competition pistons. See the C stamped in them. GAULY how do some people get so lucky!!lol __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

03-29-2008, 03:33 AM	#21
Jefe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 299	Re: Found out I got an ambulance motor! Those rods are "powdered metal" rods, because of how they are made. Common to newer motors, including "crate" motors. Good Stuff. --Douglas. __________________ -1968 Chevy SWB = Frame Off/383/Muncie Car 4 speed -1968 Chevy SWB = numbers matching 307/Truck 4 speed. -1966 Chevy II = 2 door No Post/130,000 Orig miles/230 6cyl/powerglide/Vintage AC -1972 Chevy Nova = 2 door/412 Small Block -1927 Ford Roadster = Homebuilt/widened 8"/350/ Custom Everything.

03-29-2008, 03:39 AM	#22
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