454 HO identification?
 

There's a 454 on eBay (4580035468) from a boat, but the guy's showing what appears to be a file photo from GM of a 454 HO. He says it has the good parts, but I'd rather see a picture of the actual engine.

If it's a crate engine, will it have a stamped metal tag with the part number that I can ask to have photographed?

Re: 454 HO identification?
 

try this web site. if i remember right the metal tag will be in the right front corner, should have serial number and date of manufacture. ho's have large oil pans
http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/P...nbrlocator.asp