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Thread: Identify these numbers in an aluminum V8

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    Identify these numbers in an aluminum V8

    I am trying to identify these different numbers to find out what this aluminum V8 is, it is in a sand rail but I have no idea how to tell what engine it is or what year the engine is, HELP! Passenger head, HT 31813, below that on block HT 317(2)9 , not sure if it’s a 2 or not,drivers head ERR 4328, intake manifold Y 1349520 has an Edlebrock carb1403. are there other #s I need to look for? Thanx for any help!

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    We don't have a lot on casting numbers for the 215.

    You might follow the link above Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine to determine what it might be. If it may be a 215, then Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers will help tell you where to find the relevant numbers.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob View Post
    We don't have a lot on casting numbers for the 215.

    You might follow the link above Visually Identifying a 1960's or '70's GM engine to determine what it might be. If it may be a 215, then Buick Engine Identification, by the numbers will help tell you where to find the relevant numbers.
    Thanx Bob, I go look at it again with this page in hand and see if I can identify it correctly. I’ll take some pix and see if I can send it too.

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    keep in mind, if you have an aluminum v8 which conforms to the small block Buick layout
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    it has metric fasteners

    you've almost certainly got some sort of Land Rover v8 on your hands.

    British Leyland purchased the 215ci tooling in ~1964 and had the engine in production up until 2004. when they did so, they converted it to metric dimensions and displacement and they call it a 3.5 Liter.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Kackyboy View Post

    Thanx Bob, I go look at it again with this page in hand and see if I can identify it correctly. I’ll take some pix and see if I can send it too.
    how do I send pics? The distributor is up front slanted toward drivers side

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    how do I send pics? The distributor is up front slanted toward drivers side


    as noted the "Visual ID" page, that likely indicates a Buick / Rover. and, given the installation in a sand rail, is almost certainly from the small block engine family.
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