010 block

[incharge]

Guys I need some info on the small block stuff is the 010 block an oem block? what cars did they come in ?? is the 010 part of the casting #? is it a 350 or 400 truck block ? thanks for any info looking to start stocking up on parts and maybe one day switching over to the other side.

[jwillettgn]

010 is the last three numbers of the part number cast in on top of the flange where the bellhousing bolts to the engine. I have one in my 74 L 82 Corvette and it is a 4 bolt main. If I remember correctly they also come in a 2 bolt main in some cases. 350 ci It use to be the block of choice many years ago.

Good luck,
Jim

[incharge]

thanks for the info

[TURBOELKY]

the four bolt blocks usually came as a truck application, or in a vette. They were said to have a higher content of knickle 69-79. I've had 2 of them, great blocks.
make sure you measure the block. in 68 they made a 327 with same casting number...

[TurboTerry87gn]

The Block cast number 3970010 by distributor. And the 010 020 under timing cover issuppose to designate the nickel and tin content as a percenatage.

[1dollardog]

I was a teenager in the 80's and my best friend's dad was a mechanic. I know he always said that the 0010 blocks were all 4 bolt main blocks. If there is any truth to it, I don't know, but so far every 0010 block that I have been into has been a 4 bolt main block. It is as good as any other system I guess when you are looking for a junkyard engine to rebuild.

[TurboTerry87gn]

the 010 2 bolt main block with aftermarket 4 bolt splayed mains and 1/2 fill hard block is as good as it gets as far as gen 1 chevy OEM stuff.

[gofstbuick]

This is a target master block, because I could not find an 010 block that would sonic well and after three sonics at $150 each, this target master block soniced the best. This is a 383, with a cola crank, six inch childs rods, pistons are full float, AFR heads, lots of cam, intake and carb. I plan to put it into my 55 chevy truck. Maybe the best bet for you is to find a block that sonics well and start from there. This engine has seen 6800rpm with no problems (remember, lots of weight to swing in a 383). I do like the idea of 2 bolt main and then installing splayed main caps

[TURBOELKY]

Originally Posted by gofstbuick

This is a target master block, because I could not find an 010 block that would sonic well and after three sonics at $150 each, this target master block soniced the best. This is a 383, with a cola crank, six inch childs rods, pistons are full float, AFR heads, lots of cam, intake and carb. I plan to put it into my 55 chevy truck. Maybe the best bet for you is to find a block that sonics well and start from there. This engine has seen 6800rpm with no problems (remember, lots of weight to swing in a 383). I do like the idea of 2 bolt main and then installing splayed main caps

I think my last block was a target block. It said made in Mexico on the back, and had an option for a dipstick on both sides. I should have installed both