[FOR SALE] Slant six items
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I'll go down my basement right now if you want & get some photos, but remember, I don't want to ship it.
Ok. Well I guess don't worry with it then.
Here are pictures of the crankshaft & numbers on the block. I was told it was a 1968 block, but it has a cast crank so I'm thinking 1978.
If all this stuff isn't gone by next week, I'm taking it to the scrap yard
If all this stuff isn't gone by next week, I'm taking it to the scrap yard
volaredon
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Huh. It's been awhile since I have been in one of those engines, but that looks like a forged crank to me.
There is an "E" on the block number but not where it usually is for a cast crank. I believe it would have to be right after the "225" for it to be a cast crank block
"E" was also used as a date stamp in other locations in that sequence of numbers.
I remember reading the details in dutra's book but it's been a while since then.
There is an "E" on the block number but not where it usually is for a cast crank. I believe it would have to be right after the "225" for it to be a cast crank block
"E" was also used as a date stamp in other locations in that sequence of numbers.
I remember reading the details in dutra's book but it's been a while since then.
You may be correct Don & I could be wrong. I look at the parting line on crankshafts to tell. Usually, if the parting line is wide, it's forged, if narrow it's cast. This crank has a narrow parting line. I think there is a way to tell also by tapping on it. They will make different sounds but, I'm not sure. Either way, same price. I just want it all gone. It's too bad you're so far away, this D-250 I have for sale is right up your alley.
I know how that goes. Show me some pix when you get a chance, OK?
By the way,,,that crank was Cast .
The parting line tells everything .
Tommy
The parting line tells everything .
Tommy
Yup, that's the first thing I look at to see if it's a casting or forging. Thanks
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