Mine was a gmc factory built nos engine... surplus never been installed engine. I got it from Tom Langdon several years ago. It still hasn't been fired up. I haven't checked the date codes but it is a sidemount compatible engine... gmc 55-59. I will be replacing the timing plate to use the stock mounts in my 1940 gmc. I have also got a new set of slugs to bump the compression to 9:1. email me off line and I'll answer any questions you have... if I can.

John