71 383 Engine – G Code

'71 383 block/main caps, crank, rods/pistons, bare heads.

VIN is 1E137890

#s on top pad are:

G383
11 16 2

Block Casting date is: 11/3/70

The heads are "346" castings.

The block appears to be standard bore, as several of the pistons are factory .002" oversize with a "C" stamp on top (pistons not reusable). I don't have micrometers/bore gauge to check.
The block, crank and heads have all been cleaned, don't know if the guy had them magnafluxed or not.
I haven't done anything to the...

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