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Unca · 02-23-2014, 10:41 AM

I pulled the engine yesterday, got casting numbers and looked this over some. I have not disassembled it yet so no exact measurements as of yet. but the info I have is as follows.
block casting numbers.
K1 72
GM 101
conv
3999289
T110Trl
Hi per Pass F 8

in reading off the web. it seems its a decent block supposedly a good series as far as machined accurately.... any input or thoughts?

the heads..
14081045...
translation a "045" head?
open chambered 119 cc ...ish?
has the truck valves.. smaller?
input? thoughts ideas?
ill be tearing the engine down this afternoon so I guess its time to consider the mods or replacement of any issues known or found. so bbc guru's.. lay your knowledge upon me.

02-23-2014, 10:41 AM	#9
Unca Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 57	Re: engine work and theory crafting I pulled the engine yesterday, got casting numbers and looked this over some. I have not disassembled it yet so no exact measurements as of yet. but the info I have is as follows. block casting numbers. K1 72 GM 101 conv 3999289 T110Trl Hi per Pass F 8 in reading off the web. it seems its a decent block supposedly a good series as far as machined accurately.... any input or thoughts? the heads.. 14081045... translation a "045" head? open chambered 119 cc ...ish? has the truck valves.. smaller? input? thoughts ideas? ill be tearing the engine down this afternoon so I guess its time to consider the mods or replacement of any issues known or found. so bbc guru's.. lay your knowledge upon me.