Thread: Help Identify engine
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02-06-2006 07:04 PM #1
Help Identify engine
I 'm trying to ID a SBC
The block cast# on the left rear GM 355909
The stamped # on the right front is 5719
I'm trying to find out what I have so I can get correct Tune-up parts and specs
plugs
wires
dist cap
Can anybody help?
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02-06-2006 07:23 PM #2
355909 appears to be a 1976-85 305 c.i. small block.
The early blocks have the dipstick on the drivers side. The newer models, from 1978 on, had the dipstick on the passengers side.
There is also a listing for a 355909 262 c.i. motor that was in the 1975 and 1976 Monza and Nova.Last edited by Hoptup32; 02-06-2006 at 07:25 PM.
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02-06-2006 08:18 PM #3
Dipstick is on drivers side therefore I should assume its a 76-77 305?
What does the 5710 denote?
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02-07-2006 04:22 AM #4
It's a little known fact that if you Google a Chevy block number, you'll get mucho information. Most of these block codes are on the web.
355909 = 305 76-79 Truck
355909 = 305 78-79 Pass,Camaro,Malibu,Monte Carlo,Nova
This same casting number was used on a 1976, 262 C.I. block.
I'm pretty sure that 355909 ended with the 1979 year, and was not used into the 80's - but I could be wrong.
This is a great site:
http://www.mortec.com/location.htmJack
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