Thread: Identifying 454 big blocks ?
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06-23-2011 05:56 AM #1
Identifying 454 big blocks ?
Looking for some experienced input re the following -
Replacing one of the carbureted 496s in my 1989 boat (bored and stroked 454s). The casting number on these blocks is 14015445 - used in light duty trucks 1975 through 1987, and obviously held over on the marine side through 1989.
Have located a 454 casting number 361959 which the owner says is a 4 bolt main engine out of a 1980 truck.
Anyone know if these two blocks are identical as I want to bore/stroke to 496 using my forged crank and pistons, and swap on the ported rectangle heads etc? All the parts are good to go as the problem is a cracked block due to ingested mud hindering the drainage last fall.
I presume engine mounting points are common on both as well?
Thanks in advance.
Gord
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