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Subject: Engine ID
From: James Nazarian Jr <jamesnazarian@netzero.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 10:56:41 -0600
Reply-to: James Nazarian Jr <jamesnazarian@netzero.net>
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It was brought to my attention lask night that I may not have the '63 Buick 
engine I thought I had so I'd like a little help id'ing it.  Here is what I 
know for sure:

1.  I have a 4 speed T-10 that matches the numbers for the '63 Buick 4sp trans.
2.  I have olds heads (not level on top) and valve covers.
3.  There are only 5 bolts per cyl, but I don't recall seeing an empty bolt 
hole anywhere.
4.  There is a number stamped on the block/head (I don't remember) in front of 
the pass. cyl. bank, but the number never matched anything in my books.

I id'd this engine based on some educated guesses, but it appears I was wrong.  
Can anyone enlighten me?  I'll be having a good look at the thing tonight and 
can look up anything that may be relevant.

What would be wonderful is if someone can give me a sure fire way to id the 
block without tearing it down, and to confirm what my heads are seperately.

This question brings about a couple of others.

What will this likely do to compression?

I bought the starter and dizzy on the assumption that this was a '63 buick, am 
I in trouble now?


Thanks again
-- 
James Nazarian Jr
71 MGB roadster
71 MGBGT - with V8 parts
01 Impreza 2.5RS

A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have
   evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.

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