305 blocks- whats the best one to use ?

Jim Cassels · 08-24-2007, 10:14 PM

Kenny,Don & all
I finnaly got back on line. About 6 yrs ago I did the sleeved 350 4 bolt deal. When we began to assemble we were told what Jerry told you. I called Calif. and they said no way. I guess we need to ask Travis about that 80 vett. They should be ok if that is correct. I think I got 2 cases of beer for my $800.00 block.
Jim

John Leichtamer Jr · 08-25-2007, 05:04 PM

Mortec shows 2 different castings # for 305 4bolt blocks. They say there for hd trucks of course there Canadian.

John

Tim H · 08-25-2007, 06:34 PM

Thats really suprising , I live in Canada and have never heard of a production 4 bolt main 305 block .
I am going to investigate this a little further, just for my own interest. I remember a few folks claiming their mid '80s Monte Carlo SS were 4 bolt but when they tore them down they were always 2 bolt main.

I guess you have to wonder why a HD truck would be 305 equipped in the first place ?

John Leichtamer Jr · 08-25-2007, 11:08 PM

Casting # 361979 460778

John

Paul Sarvas · 08-26-2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Leichtamer Jr

Casting # 361979 460778

John

http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm

Tim H · 08-26-2007, 11:13 AM

Really dont think they exist ... has anyone ever seen one ??? Small block interchange manual SA Design #SA 55 shows #361979 as 305 78-79 2 bolt main and #460778 as the same . (pg7). It states "these5.0 liter Gen. 1 motors are all medium journal 2.45" blocks and production blocks were only made with two-bolt main bearing caps". (pg 13 ).

Tand E racing · 08-26-2007, 05:46 PM

Yes i use to have one, they were mainly used for marine use.

08-24-2007, 10:14 PM	#1
Jim Cassels Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cairo, Ga. Posts: 90 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 305 blocks- whats the best one to use ? Kenny,Don & all I finnaly got back on line. About 6 yrs ago I did the sleeved 350 4 bolt deal. When we began to assemble we were told what Jerry told you. I called Calif. and they said no way. I guess we need to ask Travis about that 80 vett. They should be ok if that is correct. I think I got 2 cases of beer for my $800.00 block. Jim

08-25-2007, 05:04 PM	#2
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 305 blocks- whats the best one to use ? Mortec shows 2 different castings # for 305 4bolt blocks. They say there for hd trucks of course there Canadian. John

08-26-2007, 11:13 AM	#6
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,043 Likes: 1,081 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: 305 blocks- whats the best one to use ? Really dont think they exist ... has anyone ever seen one ??? Small block interchange manual SA Design #SA 55 shows #361979 as 305 78-79 2 bolt main and #460778 as the same . (pg7). It states "these5.0 liter Gen. 1 motors are all medium journal 2.45" blocks and production blocks were only made with two-bolt main bearing caps". (pg 13 ).

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Tand E racing Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 94 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 305 blocks- whats the best one to use ? Yes i use to have one, they were mainly used for marine use.

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08-25-2007, 06:34 PM	#3
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,043 Likes: 1,081 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: 305 blocks- whats the best one to use ? Thats really suprising , I live in Canada and have never heard of a production 4 bolt main 305 block . I am going to investigate this a little further, just for my own interest. I remember a few folks claiming their mid '80s Monte Carlo SS were 4 bolt but when they tore them down they were always 2 bolt main. I guess you have to wonder why a HD truck would be 305 equipped in the first place ?

08-25-2007, 11:08 PM	#4
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 305 blocks- whats the best one to use ? Casting # 361979 460778 John