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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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i have a c9me-a block is this a mercury block and what are the possible sizes for that year
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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C9 is a new one for me. I've seen up to C8 and the D blocks after that. Is there a date code on the block? G.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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Are you sure your not seeing a 6 instead of a nine?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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I have a poor memory. But I seem to recall that number being used on 385-series blocks (429/460). I have an interchange manual at home that would spell it out, but here I am at work.
 
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The C9 number I have are for the 385 series but they end with VE-A and VY-A. Maybe the 429/420 merc blocks had the ME-A castings...just a guess. Maybe check the 385 forum. G.
 
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sorry poor imprint it is c8me-a what is this what size was made that year
 
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Ah better. I have a C8ME listed for a 428 68-70, 330 and 361/391. but no -A just the C8ME. No date for the 330 and 391 either. I'd have to imagine it could be a 390/360 also. What are some of the other markings on the block? Anything on the back like a sandscatch "C or A"? Does the crank saddle webbing have the std two or HD three webbing? G.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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sorry poor imprint it is c8me-a what is this what size was made that year

What's the bore dimension? What are you trying to determine? Casting numbers had several applications.
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it has the standard webbing and i rember a 'A' on the BACK OF IT
 
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If it has the "A" is a std 428 block with the dual crank webbing and a hyd lifter block. G.
 
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Oh and the sandscratch "A" might be upsidedown and a couple of inches long in size. G.
 
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i was told it was a 352 but based on the parts and the big bore bigger than my 390 i doubt it is a 352 also based on the casting numbers
 
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Good luck and hope it checks out as a 428. Sounds like it to me. G.
 
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