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Any way to tell difference between roller/nonroller block?

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Old 05-21-2010, 06:39 PM
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Any way to tell difference between roller/nonroller block?

Without tearing apart the engine..
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Re: Any way to tell difference between roller/nonroller block?

find the casting number

look at the rear main seal if the trans is off

oil pan gasket is different and I think the pan may be as well.
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Re: Any way to tell difference between roller/nonroller block?

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find the casting number

look at the rear main seal if the trans is off

oil pan gasket is different and I think the pan may be as well.
best idea find casting #
Old 05-21-2010, 06:58 PM
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Re: Any way to tell difference between roller/nonroller block?

What # should I be looking for? and where is it? I couldn't find it..

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