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#120263 - 05/01/08 05:50 AM 348 Engine rebuild
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Registered: 04/16/08
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I'm in Australia putting a 59 Elcamino on the road. With the 348 motor. Are engine rebuild kits available in the States, are any parts from the small block interchangeable.
Thanks for any help.
Clyde

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#120281 - 05/01/08 02:59 PM Re: 348 Engine rebuild [Re: 59elk]
John 348/340HP Offline

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SHOW CARS in New Ulm Minnesota sells complete kits or pretty much anything else you will need for your rebuild, they have an on line catalog at http://www.dr409.com The only part that will fit that I can think of from a small block is the fuel pump push rod. You had sent me a private message and I forgot to get back to you sorry,
Good Luck
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#120283 - 05/01/08 03:36 PM Re: 348 Engine rebuild [Re: John 348/340HP]
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The oil pump fits both engines....not much help.
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#120318 - 05/02/08 06:04 AM Re: 348 Engine rebuild [Re: 59elk]
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Thanks for the contacts, and information.

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#120461 - 05/05/08 04:05 AM Re: 348 Engine rebuild [Re: 59elk]
59elk Offline
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Registered: 04/16/08
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Loc: Australia
Got a price on the rebuild kit, very surprised. Thanks very much.
Any way to tell if my engine is a 348 or 409 before pulling it down. Is there documentation saying if it came out with tricarb, four barrel.
Thanks for the help.
Clyde

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#120489 - 05/05/08 03:30 PM Re: 348 Engine rebuild [Re: 59elk]
John 348/340HP Offline

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348 casting numbers
3732811 1958 early
3751872 1958
3755011 59-61
3771705 59-62 replacement and truck
3798962 62-65 replacement and truck (X on block)
3857655 63 65 truck (X on Block)
409 casting numbers
3795623 1961
3788068 1962
3830814 1963 (X on block)
3844422 1964 (X on Block)
3857656 1965 (X on Block)

The engine suffix on the pad will indicate what carb set-up

I will be back later with the codes dinner is ready
John
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1990 Cavalier 4 small doors

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