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Old 06-16-2007, 07:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I don't know where those casting numbers came from - where did you get them? I don't quite trust the FAQ for older stuff like this. I don't think there were enough people contributing that knew enough about the old stuff. But I don't know where to go to get good information.

G148493 is the engine serial number. It must be a '61, because those engine numbers start at G001001 according to the '61 shop manual. '62 motors started at G300001. They didn't use a G in '60.

A '61 motor with a G in the front and nothing in the rear is a 10:1, 4-bbl motor. Should be painted red. Probably should have chrome valve covers.

Paul
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