what engine do i have

GOLD72OLDS · 10-09-2007, 09:44 AM

on the block above the water pump the # is 395558-2. on the driverside head- looks like 7 A CFD-409-147 car is a 1972 cutlass supreme vin is 3j57kr146952 cant find engine block number must be behind power steering pump please help.

J-(Chicago) · 10-09-2007, 12:15 PM

sigh...350 olds.
I understand that some people may be relatively new to the internet world and might not be able to utilize searches effectively.
This site has such a wealth of information on it.

joe_padavano · 10-09-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLD72OLDS

on the block above the water pump the # is 395558-2. on the driverside head- looks like 7 A CFD-409-147 car is a 1972 cutlass supreme vin is 3j57kr146952 cant find engine block number must be behind power steering pump please help.

395558-2 is a ROTM (run of the mill) 350 block casting. The 7A heads are consistent with a 1972 motor. Could be the original. The VIN derivative is often hidden by the PS pump bracket.

GOLD72OLDS · 10-09-2007, 02:04 PM

thanx guys appreciate it so what do you know alot about chicago cars or the internet ? lol

J-(Chicago) · 10-09-2007, 04:48 PM

Lucky for you the motor paint should be gold like the car

GOLD72OLDS · 10-09-2007, 07:09 PM

it is lmao thanx

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GOLD72OLDS Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 10	what engine do i have on the block above the water pump the # is 395558-2. on the driverside head- looks like 7 A CFD-409-147 car is a 1972 cutlass supreme vin is 3j57kr146952 cant find engine block number must be behind power steering pump please help. Last edited by GOLD72OLDS : 10-09-2007 at 10:15 AM.

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J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,380	sigh...350 olds. I understand that some people may be relatively new to the internet world and might not be able to utilize searches effectively. This site has such a wealth of information on it. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand. Last edited by J-(Chicago) : 10-09-2007 at 12:39 PM.

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GOLD72OLDS Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 10	thanx guys appreciate it so what do you know alot about chicago cars or the internet ? lol Last edited by GOLD72OLDS : 10-09-2007 at 02:07 PM.

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J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,380	Lucky for you the motor paint should be gold like the car __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

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