396 block

[3macs1]

You are probally right Kim. I could not lay my hand on a original 4 bolt right now but I am almost positive I still have some 2 bolt 440's in the pile. I guess I am just not a big fan of a 60 bore on a 396 for a original car and would sooner convert a standard 2 bolt to 4.I also saved and saved and saved BBC for that rare application which is why I now have a barn full of boat anchors too heavy to ship to the US where they are in demand. Did sell all of the square port stuff but 10 years too early.
Take care Joe

[Kim_Howie]

Joe, The hard problem is the date. It's a two week window

[3macs1]

I see what you mean that would be very hard to find for sure.
take care
joe

[Tommy]

Whats wrong with a 60 over 396 ?

Tommy

[WILMASBOYL78]

I'll have to check the casting date on the engine block in my 68 L78.....assembly date is 6-10-68...1st week of July cowl tag...

wilma

[3macs1]

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Whats wrong with a 60 over 396 ?

Tommy

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Nothing if the block was subjected to a sonic test prior to boring. Early 396's were not consistant with respect to their bores being centered and have to be checked very closely prior to boring.Some would take a 125 overbore where others would destroy themselves if pushed even with a 60 overbore.I have seen a few pistons in the lifter galley and water jackets over the years.
Maybe I am old school but I have not had great luck with bored 396's. Rather than a 408 or what ever it is I would start with a standard 427, unless it is an original motor for a car.Just one mans opinion.

[NovaMob03]

I need one with that date. Let's work something out I sent you a PM

[Drock]

Thanks guy's for all the replys. I wasn't really expecting that much of an intrest. I think i have replyed to everybody thats pm'd me. It doesnt matter what it is anymore, any decent BBC part is hard to find.