foundry casting numbers

[32special]

I'm trying to figure out in wich foundry my block was cast.
I have a 263 with out the outside rib support, wich lead me to want figure this out, and why.
Any one have any info on how one could look up there number to find out.

[raycow]

Going from the stamping, the block came out of a 1950 Super, which you may already know. As for the foundry info, I have no clue.

Ray

[32special]

Yes...I knew it was a 50's block just not sure from what..thanks.
Also..when I was taking the connecting rods out my brother n his friend were in a hurry to there soccer game, wich I knew I had to rush and forgot to mark the caps to there rod and placement.I usually mark the rod and cap with a number while on the crank so I could later put them back as they were.
I now have a set of rods all in pcs not knowing what goes were. ..Id hate for the rods to go to waste,are they a total loss?
This is the set that came with the 50's block.

I do however have a cut crank .020 with its rods and flywheel that I'm going to use instead.

[raycow]

You should be able to save those rods if you are willing to do some very careful assembly and inspection. Just keep trying different combinations of rod and cap until you get absolutely zero step at the parting line on the bore and sides. Sometimes you will be able to see machining marks on the inside which can help you match them up.

Ray

[32special]

Thanks Ray.
As I was taking apart the rods ill be using,I found a few bolts that were stripped so I raided the other set..haha.ill eventualy get to what you mentioned to have a second set.

You should be able to save those rods if you are willing to do some very careful assembly and inspection. Just keep trying different combinations of rod and cap until you get absolutely zero step at the parting line on the bore and sides. Sometimes you will be able to see machining marks on the inside which can help you match them up.

Ray