how to identify my engine
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how to identify my engine
recently purchased a 24 mach 1 magnum was told new motor by merc but i have my suspicions i am currently replacing the exhaust and can see there is blue paint under the black on the block it looks like original heads went back on there is a red reman plate stuck on it the casting number is 14015445 when i look this up it shows truck 1975 to 1987 4 bolt main does anybody have any ideas?
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tag
thanks for the reply
its a generic tag red silver band across the middle
with 721852 and stamped in lower left corner
#1227 thats it no name do you think the vin would help and how about blue paint on a chevy
its a generic tag red silver band across the middle
with 721852 and stamped in lower left corner
#1227 thats it no name do you think the vin would help and how about blue paint on a chevy
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That tag is probably your only hope of sorting out whats inside, I don't claim to know how a re-manufacturer tags their engines -- try posting a picture of it.
Maybe someone can chime in with more information -- the casting # you posted was on the back of the block above the "transmission" correct? You can also try to get the casting # of the cylinder heads.
1401544 1975-87 454 4.250 4 bolt mains (casting number mayalso be 14015445)
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thats right
numbers came from the back of the motor
thanks for the help
i guess it will be hard to know for sure without a tear down but it runs great i am leaving it basically stock except exhaust
thanks for the help
i guess it will be hard to know for sure without a tear down but it runs great i am leaving it basically stock except exhaust
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Good Luck!
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Do you need another one?
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