This is the first block I started with. Turned out to have a crack from back to front.
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_3177.jpg[/IMG]Took it apart and removed the internals. The plan is to reuse the crank and con rods from this block.
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_3178.jpg[/IMG]This is the 848 head from the damaged block prior to cleaning. Got word back it all perfect and ready to be rebuilt.
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_3199.jpg[/IMG]This is the other good block i got that I am planning to use if it checks out. #7012. Still measures to be on its original bore.
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_2695.jpg[/IMG]Strange thing is this block has no provision to select full flow or bypass for the oil. Im just not used to seeing this style of block. I also wish it had the 3 hole mount so i could have used it for a remote filter mount but i will make due.
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/mazdacub/1949%20Chev/IMG_2683.jpg[/IMG]
