-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I got the numbers 398557 off the intake that is currently on my '70. These > were large numbers between the distributor and the carb. I assumed they are > the part number, but maybe not. This engine is supposed to be out of a 1976 > Corvette, so itÂ’s possible that it's the original intake and/or carb from > that car. It is a dual plane spreadbore 4bbl intake w/ an old Q-jet on it.
The closest I can come in my MSA-1 book is 3965577, which is listed as a 1970 350/300 and 350/300 intake. Does the intake have EGR? Can you find a date code anywhere? Brad
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I got the numbers 398557 off the intake that is currently on my '70. These were large numbers between the distributor and the carb. I assumed they are the part number, but maybe not. This engine is supposed to be out of a 1976 Corvette, so it’s possible that it's the original intake and/or carb from that car. It is a dual plane spreadbore 4bbl intake w/ an old Q-jet on it. I'm wondering if it's worth using or if it has some serious resale value to a Corvette enthusiast. I haven't gotten the numbers off the carb yet but I did bring it home. It needs a rebuild but again might be of value to someone who is looking for that particular carb#. If it is a 1976 Corvette carb, it should be a 17056??, with the last 2 digits being 0, 1, or 2 for Chevrolet, and some other final number depending on the transmission of the original car.
For that matter, anyone who wants this engine and is willing to give me the $300 core charge and pick it up in NJ can have it. It’s a mess though. It's been seized and sitting for a long time, but if you happen to be looking for this casting number...
Also, is it just the 12 bolts around the outside that hold the intake manifold on? I have them all out and it still seems to be very tightly glued in place.
A public thank you to Tom who came down with his super cherry picker and helped me pull the engine & tranny together w/o even taking the hood off the car. Nice.
BTW Tom, I got the oil pan off and it’s a 2-bolt main. You wouldn’t believe the sludge that was in that pan. Well, maybe you would.
John Nasta
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