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    Engine Question?

    It was leaking when I pulled it out. I figured it was the valve cover gaskets because those were not seated properly but it very well could have been the intake gasket as well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Engine Question?

    I do have it out on a stand. My plan is to do a compression check and go from there. I will definitely take your advise on the paint and all new gaskets. i am planning on replacing the cheap chrome valve covers with Eldebrock Aluminum. The truck is being painted right now, frame off. Sent...
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    Engine Question?

    Thank you for the help MadOgre. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Engine Question?

    I have not tore into it that much yet to tell you what pistons. Looking at all of the other mods on it, I would be willing to bet the pistons are probably not stock. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Engine Question?

    Yeah I'm glad I don't have to mess with all of those Cali regs! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Engine Question?

    Thanks for the information. It also has a Eldebrock intake and carb. It looks like some work has been put into it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Engine Question?

    Block Code - 3914660 Stamped Serial - TO6O1HH 18DJ81255 Heads - 3932441 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Engine Question?

    I pulled the engine out of my 83 c1500 and the block numbers show it to be a 1968 327. The heads are from 1976 350. Can someone give me your thoughts on this combination? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Help with engine ID

    Yea, Bucket is correct. Those numbers you are talking about are stamped but the block numbers will be casted into the block where he discribed. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Jegs has a somewhat modern shaft style radio

    Thanks! Waiting to finish the paint job. Then on to the interior Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Replacement Door Panels

    Thanks for the info! I'm inbthe process of locating new panels, so thanks for the info Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Jegs has a somewhat modern shaft style radio

    i just bought that same stereo from RetroSound. Can't wait to get it installed with 2 Kicker CompR 10" subs powered by 1200w kicker amp, 2 6x9 Kickers, 2 3.5 Kickers and 4x10 in the dash. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    1983 C-1500 GMC Sierra Classic

    I am in the process of doing a frame off restore on a truck that i bought sight unseen. I got lucky, turned out to be a good solid truck. I have pulled the engine and the casting numbers on the block shows its a 1968 327. The heads casting numbers show those to be 1979 models from a 350. Just...
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    New Member

    Hello Everyone. I'm new to the forum but not new to the square bodies! My First truck was a new 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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