Originally Posted By John_Kunkel
OP didn't state the year of his block.


You are correct John I did not.
I have a 72 and a 73 and a 74 440 block to choose from. I am thinking the 72 is a better block just based on how it has been stored the last 20 years. The other 2 blocks are showing some rust in the cylinder walls.


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