1957 casting numbers

[Mario DiTeodoro]

Hi. Can anyone tell me the correct casting numbers (Block-Heads and Intake Manifold) for a 1957 283 2x4 4 speed car. Thanks Mario.

[Larry C.]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Heads - 3740997 for 220, 245, 250 & 270 hp; 3731539 for 283 hp, FI
Intake manifold (aluminum 2x4) 3739653

[Larry C.]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Oops, forgot about the cylinder block - 3731548 for all v-8 engines in 1957

[Kent K.]

What horsepower??? *NM*

[Verle R.]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Mario,

If you are trying to find the correct parts for a 57, you must consider dates also, and how those dates match up with the build date of the car.

Give us more information so we can provide better answers.

Verle

[Kent K.]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Verle, Mario and others ---- As copied from this site's heading area,

A Reminder to those who don't know or tend to forget. This isn't ebay.
No ads. No for sale items, no wanted items, no trade items... Thanks!

[Verle R.]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Kent,

In reading back over the posts, including my own, I don't see any "want to buy" or "offers to sell" anything.

I see someone asking for information and several responses providing information and asking for more data.

Exactly who is buying or selling here?

Verle

[Kent K.]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Verle,

Guess I jumped at the wrong post and have to appologize for starting my referee career. I simply get tired of reading similar posts, not necessarily in this thread, about where to find something that is easily located if one does a little research on their own.

Best, Kent Keech
Future Lung Cancer Survivor

PS --- and now, I have to deal with 'shingles' attacking my right arm.

[Mario DiTeodoro]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Hi. and thanks for the replys. Im builbing this motor for a custmer i will re post after i get more info. Thanks Mario.

[John H.]

Re: 1957 casting numbers

Mario -

Don't forget the 1/8" spacer ring between the crank sprocket and the balancer.