Need help with identifying my Olds Rocket V8:

rocket hot rod · January 9th, 2007, 04:05 PM

I'm looking for some help here. I have an Olds Rocket v8 motor with a Hydramatic transmission. I was told from the guy I bought the car from that it was a 324 CI. But the issue is that I have a Olds factory Tri-Power (with rochester carbs) sitting on top, which would make it a 371 ci. The following cast numbers are:

Number on the rear of Block on Bell Housing - 568929

Number on the Intake - 571145

Number on Block just in front of left rear cylinder - A377506

I was told that the factory Tri-Power will not fit on a 324 ci.

I want to use this motor, but do not want to put money into it if someone force fit the intake on the heads/block.

Can anyone out there positively Identify this motor for me with the information I have provided?

Thank you.

mitsudave · January 9th, 2007, 07:21 PM

Its a 371, the factory tri-power does not fit the 324. Intake casting number 571145 is a 371 intake.

January 9th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
rocket hot rod Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	Need help with identifying my Olds Rocket V8: I'm looking for some help here. I have an Olds Rocket v8 motor with a Hydramatic transmission. I was told from the guy I bought the car from that it was a 324 CI. But the issue is that I have a Olds factory Tri-Power (with rochester carbs) sitting on top, which would make it a 371 ci. The following cast numbers are: Number on the rear of Block on Bell Housing - 568929 Number on the Intake - 571145 Number on Block just in front of left rear cylinder - A377506 I was told that the factory Tri-Power will not fit on a 324 ci. I want to use this motor, but do not want to put money into it if someone force fit the intake on the heads/block. Can anyone out there positively Identify this motor for me with the information I have provided? Thank you.

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January 9th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
mitsudave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 53	Its a 371, the factory tri-power does not fit the 324. Intake casting number 571145 is a 371 intake.