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Re: 400 230 block
[Re: rebel]
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06/03/15 02:59 PM
06/03/15 02:59 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,423 Kalispell Mt.
HotRodDave
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I Live Here
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Kalispell Mt.
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It is a 400 block that was used as a 383. Evidently they stopped making 383 blocks before they were done making 383s so they just used 400 blocks with not bored as much. The casting date will be very early in the run, probably april/may 71. This is not the only 400 block to ever show up with 383 bore size.
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Re: 400 230 block
[Re: rebel]
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06/03/15 05:04 PM
06/03/15 05:04 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,845 Tampa
DusterDave
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i've asked the seller to take some pics of the casting numbers, he said he'll do it next week as the block is at his machinists. my biggest problem is that it's in Florida & he says it'll cost about $300 to ship to Ca. from there it's only $80 to get it shipped down under via my shipper. if it is a legit block then i'm ok with that. i've e-mailed a few engine guys in the US & asked them to find me a suitable block but unfortunately no one wants to help someone on the wrong side of the world. 400 blocks down under are scarce & those who have them think they're worth gold. i had originally bought an engine off Moparts from a member, most of the engine was good but the block was stuffed so hence why i'm looking for another. thanx for the input from those of you that have helped. Is this block anywhere near Tampa? If so, I can go look at it for you.
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Re: 400 230 block
[Re: AndyF]
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06/03/15 07:45 PM
06/03/15 07:45 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 75,088 A Banana Republic near you.
JohnRR
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I Win
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A Banana Republic near you.
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I just tossed a 400 block on the scrap pile because three of the cylinders had 0.090 or less on the side wall. This was a super nice looking block that had already been dipped and magged and had some machine work. It would have been easy to sell for a premium price but when I looked at the sonic numbers the value dropped to $0 and it went on the scrap pile. I would have no problem putting 3 sleeves in that one if everything else was good , the sleeved holes would have been better than the unsleeved holes.
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