im looking for a short block for my 66 toronado,i guy says he has a 425 block out of toronado,but he said its red with the big lifters for $50.what model came with this block ,thanks mark

 

Just because its red does not mean it isnt a Toro engine. If its a D block and .921 lifters it is a Toro 425. Spray paint comes in many colors, add 40 plus years and who knows what color it could be.

 

they only made em 65 66 67, you need the number off the shelf above the water pump if the year matters. blocks and cranks all the same

 

i will see if its a d block,is toronado the only olds that used 921 lifters in the 425.i had a rallye 350 cutlass post ,i had sellers remorse the day i sold it,thanks mark

 

i will ask for that number thanks ,i had two 425 motors that i was told were toronado motors they were painted slate blue but later found red paint under the blue and i checked the head numbers and they were 1966 88 and 1967 98 motors ,i will always look at the number know. i going to ask if the block has that 3/8 th drill mark on it .thanks mark

 

From: http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofblk.htm

Before 1968, use this chart:
330 #1 coded block (64-67 ALL were 45 degree and had .841" lifters)
400 #B coded block (65 only 442, 45 degree and had .841" lifters)
400 #E coded block (66-67 442 39 degree and had .921" lifters)
425 #A coded block (65 only, 45 degree and had .841" lifters)
425 #D coded block (66-67 NON - Toro all were 45 degree and had .841" lifters)
425 #D coded block (66-67 Toro all were 39 degree and had .921" lifters