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1FAST89GT
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can get a real nice complete motor intake to pan but only # on block is KY630789 any idea what block this is? thanx
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Any other info? Any idea what it came out of? Can you pull a vlave cover and look for head markings?

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it came out of an 88 gt motor set up for carb. it has fms tall valve covers and an msd box wired into to set on it
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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
it came out of an 88 gt motor set up for carb. it has fms tall valve covers and an msd box wired into to set on it

Well since none of that came stock on any motor, an 88s are not carbed it doesnt really help...

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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
it came out of an 88 gt motor set up for carb. it has fms tall valve covers and an msd box wired into to set on it

Well since none of that came stock on any motor, an 88s are not carbed it doesnt really help...
i know that so thats why i posted that #
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Where did you find that number on the block?

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in the rear of the block by the intake
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That might just be a serial number [Confused] [Confused]

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why dont you ask whoever you are getting the engine from what it is have you heard it run
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That's the serial number. The casting number is located on the block behind the starter. You need to remove the starter to read the casting number.

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my friend told me about the motor and its at a shop so i will have him look for other #'s
thanx for the info

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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
in the rear of the block by the intake

that is the number sequence that matches the vin # of the car it came from.The casting numbers are on the block on the bottom side as mentioned near the starter side.........
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