72 LT-1

[Mike G.]

i am looking at a 72 lt1. the block is correct but i am not sure about the heads. did the 72 lt1 use double hump heads? the marking on the heads on the car looks like the top of a crown with 3 points. correct?

[Joe L.]

Re: 72 LT-1

m.-------

1970 was the last use for the cylinder head "double hump" casting symbol. 1971-72 LT-1 (as well as many other applications) used a casting symbol that I would describe as a triangle with a "chopped off" top, otherwise known as a trapezoid.

[Mike G.]

Re: 72 LT-1

does it have 3 points on top?

[Joe L.]

Re: 72 LT-1

m-----

I suppose it could be described as having 3 points on the top.

[Mike G.]

Re: 72 LT-1

can i send you a pic?
mgreene@crawford.com

[Mike G.]

Re: 72 LT-1

a better way to describe it is a triangle with 2 steps on one side. do the 71 72 base 350 heads have the same markings as the lt1 heads?

[Harmon C.]

Re: 72 LT-1

The 73 L-82 has what I call three pointed mountains like you describe but I do not know if it was used in 72.

Lyle

[KEN BUTCHER]

Re: 72 LT-1

Hey M., why don't you just take the valve-covers off and get the casting numbers and build dates and that should answer your questions.
Ken.

[Bryan K. Montford]

Re: 72 LT-1

You should be able to look thru the oil fill hole on the driverside to see a casting number, date code and the guide plates.
Bryan