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[MetaJacko]

Originally posted by casaleenie


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[FFR428]

That's really interesting. I've never seen or heard of a solid lifter block with that late of a date code (79). And plus it would sport the MCC casting logo for a 73+ block for a 390. Maybe it's a fairly late 69 casting and sports the two dots under the 9 because it might have been designated for a 1970 car possibly???? Just guessing but I'll ask someone who knows for sure and get back to you. And also with no casting number and factory solid lifter block an odd one. I'll be back.....G.

[MetaJacko]

Originally posted by FFR428


That's really interesting. I've never seen or heard of a solid lifter block with that late of a date code (79). And plus it would sport the MCC casting logo for a 73+ block for a 390. Maybe it's a fairly late 69 casting and sports the two dots under the 9 because it might have been designated for a 1970 car possibly???? Just guessing but I'll ask someone who knows for sure and get back to you. And also with no casting number and factory solid lifter block an odd one. I'll be back.....G.

Hi Again FFR428,

I thought I'd better re check all the numbers on my block to make sure I'm not giving false information.
SO:

Front of block :
66 and 352

Bottom side/front of block :
9L26 and W
"
Side of block :
DIF and 42

Back of block :
xx and 352 (the xx was hard to read and its all bolted up now so I can't re-check without getting my mechanic to take off gearbox, clutch and flywheel. I'm no mechanic myself )


Question: Is it possible that I may in fact have a 1959 352 solid lifter?
Basically I'm making the assumption that the two dots mean every other decade instead of 70s IE 30s, 50s, 70s, 90s and without the dots is 20s, 40s, 60s, 80s
Looking in the book I have, earlier FEs didn't have XXXX-X numbers on the block but things like EDC although I don't see that ether.

Thanks for your help

Paul

[FFR428]

If the block has core plugs on the front (2) and rear (4) of the block (like the three on each side) it's a late 50's block. I think these were dropped in 60 just using the three core plugs on each side. I've e mailed a bud of mine who should be able to help as well. I'm not sure about the dots skipping a decade either but anything is possible. I'll forward any info I can asap. G.

[MetaJacko]

Thanks for your help FFR428

I guess I've got what I've got but knowing something about it would be nice.

Paul

[Adrian472]

Paul
About 10x the power of a Austin A40..... lol
I hope its going together well. Hope to see it a stoneleigh or donnigton this year if im here.
Adrian

[MetaJacko]

Originally posted by Adrian472


Paul
About 10x the power of a Austin A40..... lol
I hope its going together well. Hope to see it a stoneleigh or donnigton this year if im here.
Adrian

Plan on going to both. Donni is just up the road from me.
Also plan to do Rockingham if the club is doing that again.
Hopefully my car will not overheat this time

Paul

[FFR428]

Paul, sent you an email about your block. G.