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Old 11-13-2006, 01:40 AM
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I know this one is difficult but looking for any reasonable guesses...


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Old 11-13-2006, 01:48 AM
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Default Re: Help with casting date...

Wow! Holy decipher Batman! Got me? You need the FBI on that one.

Call the COPO Police.

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Old 11-13-2006, 02:22 AM
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Default Re: Help with casting date...

Darren I do not think that is where the cast date is that usually says pass there. The date is on the other side
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Old 11-13-2006, 02:35 AM
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Default Re: Help with casting date...

That looks like 'HI PERF' not a casting date.
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LOL!! Of course it is "Hi Perf". There is nothing on the other side. How do I know what the casting date of this CE block.
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Old 11-13-2006, 02:58 AM
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It is cast into the side of the block? Early ones were there.
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I got it. Thanks guys. Still figuring out this big block stuff..
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Old 11-13-2006, 03:32 AM
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Hey Darren, what heads are on the engine? Are they the 291's and are they dated for the car or are they 72 dated heads? Just curious if it was a complete CE engine or just a short block.
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Old 11-13-2006, 03:52 AM
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This motor has 291s that are cast for July of 70. Not matched to this block.
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Old 11-13-2006, 04:23 AM
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Darren, I agree, it looks like 'HIPER'. It might be easier to read if you removed all the paint. Does it have 4 bolt mains and the extra plug above the oil filter?
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