How do I identify engine with changed intake manifold?

[hz]

I just got a 1976 Bayliner Skagit Offshore with a VP 280 outdrive and where another engine was installed. I understand that many times the engine number is on the intake manifold but this engine has an Eidelbrock manifold. Where can I find a number which will tell me what year 350 it is and then I can find the HP and what parts to get when I need them.

Harris

 

[Don S]

Re: How do I identify engine with changed intake manifold?

The engine number is not on the intake. You need to find the blocks casting number, it's located back of block near flywheel.

http://www.rapidomarine.com/default.aspx?p=/block_casting_id_.aspx

 

[gbeltran]

Re: How do I identify engine with changed intake manifold?

What parts are you looking to purchase? Most small block chevy stuff will interchange, yeah there's stuff that wont depending on year. For stuff that there may be a question about, things like points or plugs just take the old stuff with you when purchasing replacements.

 

[Bondo]

Re: How do I identify engine with changed intake manifold?

and what parts to get when I need them.

Ayuh,.... What parts,..??

You've probably got a 305, or a 350,...
If you need internal block parts, you'll know what ya need, at tear-down....
The casting #s Don mentions will tell ya Which 1 ya got...

If you need ANY parts that are bolted To the block,...
I imagine you'll be needin' parts for whatever Volvo systems were used even if the motor/ intake was swapped....