1970 L78 BLOCK 3969854

[richr]

Have a 1970 L78 block out of a 1970 L78 NOVA, details as follows;

3969854

TO61ICTY

10W374389

F 30 69

The block is .60 over, fresh bore and honed, cleaned with new freeze out plugs and cam bearings. Block has been checked by my machinest and is ready to go, just add your crank, rods, pistons etc. I would wash it before assembly, I do this with all my motors before assembly no matter how clean it looks

Have pics if need to see, contact me for details if needed.

[email protected]

Asking 1,400.00

not including shipping which I am not sure how much will cost, will arrange with purchaser for best method and price.

Thks

Rich

[Musclecarkid]

I've seen this L78 Block and it is in great condition. Rich is a stand up guy and has nice stuff. Good luck with your sale Rich. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[CamarosRus]

Above block states casting date of June 30 1969

Assembly date of June 11th with a CTY 1970 Turbo 400/L-78 code.

Please educate me!!!!!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Casting date is probably an 'E'.

[jerry j]

It appears to be a very late built Nova Vin. # 10W374389

[richr]

I didn't notice that - that is odd - the block is definately not a restamp - I am 100% sure there. Just looking at the pics on it that I took - It shows F not E and the pad is T061 the next letter is an I - could it be a 1969 cast block but the T061 on the pad be 6/1/70 ???? As Jerry states a late Nova vin appears so it could very well be that any possibility???

Thks

Rich

[Musclecarkid]

Its possible your block was at the bottom of the pile in Tonawanda. Cast in June 1969 and not used until June 11 1970. The VIN is a late 70 build. Schools out.

[427king]

The only other possibility is it was a virgin pad block and stamping was added later by someone that wasnt up on date codes,just casting #s.Ive seen that many times . There is a way to tell in some cases if it was an OTC block that was later stamped . Ive never seen a lead time over 6/7 months in 20 years[and ive only seen 2 that far off], not to say it couldnt have happened.In this case id say its more than possible.

[richr]

If stamped later it was a dam good job - I have pics I can e-mail anyone who would like to see. I be inclined to think this is one of those situations where a block sat around or as Kevin said - bottom of the pile. Nice block either way - it deserves to be built and ran again, it's been quiet for a long time. Also - June 1st not the 11th - brings it closer by 10 days http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Rich

[3macs1]

The 454 out of my 70 chevelle was cast in mid August 69 and the car was built the first week of May 70.It is her original engine.Almost 9 months that puppy was sitting before it got used. Heads , intake,water pump, etc are all within days of each other.

[Musclecarkid]

Rich, 061I is June 11. The I was used as a 1 (one) many times by the boys in Tonawanda. Just ask the King he'll tell ya.

[richr]

Cool - learn something new every day - thks.

[427king]

[ QUOTE ]
where a block sat around or as Kevin said - bottom of the pile

[/ QUOTE ] Most likely thats the case. The stamp date is definately June 11 not June 1..

[3macs1]

Ive never seen a lead time over 6/7 months in 20 years[and ive only seen 2 that far off], not to say it couldnt have happened.In this case id say its more than possible.

[/ QUOTE ]
Chuck I should have clarified in my last post I agree with you 100% on the lead time. I have not touched as many BBC as you have for sure but I have noticed your statement holds true except for 1970 it seems especially in the 454's.
When I checked my combo out with Mr.70 he indicated there was a delay in the release of the new design M22 which pushed some 454 engines back. Mine was a m22 which may explain the 9 months.Correct me Rick if that statement is not right.
Take care Joe

[WILMASBOYL78]

I have seen several cases of wide date gaps on 70 #854 blocks....we even have one in the garage. Block has a casting date of G 1 9 July 1, 1969....assembly date on the engine is T0701CTY... July 1, 1970...car has a first week of July date on the cowl tag...trans and rear are within a few days of each other. The VIN on our car is approx....14,000 units later than this car...so that looks good too. This Nova is completely documented and stampings are the real deal...

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