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Where are the numbers on an engine block?

Where are the numbers on an engine block?

For big-block V8s, the number is on the block above the timing chain cover. Six-cylinder numbers are on the passenger side of the block near the distributor.

Where is the engine code on a nova nova?

On 4- and 6-cylinder engines, the code is stamped on a pad on the passenger side of the block to the rear of the distributor and above the fuel pump. V8 engine codes are stamped on a pad forward of the cylinder head on the passenger side of the block.

What should I look for in a Nova V8 conversion?

Consideration must be given to such things as a one- or two-piece rear main seal block, a right-side dipstick (some 305 engines are different), V-8 coil springs, cooling your new V-8 throttle linkage, manual trans linkage, alternator mounting, perhaps a stronger rear-end, etc.

Is the 1962-67 Nova V8 pickup tube part part?

As of October 2019, our V8 Conversion Kits will include this new pickup tube. More photos and instructions are available on the 1962-67 Nova V8 Pickup Tube part page. If you have any questions about your V8 Conversion, you can always contact us. We offer Nova tech support to our customers.

What’s the difference between a’73 and’74 Nova?

’73 and ’74 instrument panel outer bezels are identical. Many ’75 and ’76 Novas also use a very similar looking (but slightly different) outer bezel with a different style instrument cluster mounted in it.

On 4- and 6-cylinder engines, the code is stamped on a pad on the passenger side of the block to the rear of the distributor and above the fuel pump. V8 engine codes are stamped on a pad forward of the cylinder head on the passenger side of the block.

Consideration must be given to such things as a one- or two-piece rear main seal block, a right-side dipstick (some 305 engines are different), V-8 coil springs, cooling your new V-8 throttle linkage, manual trans linkage, alternator mounting, perhaps a stronger rear-end, etc.

As of October 2019, our V8 Conversion Kits will include this new pickup tube. More photos and instructions are available on the 1962-67 Nova V8 Pickup Tube part page. If you have any questions about your V8 Conversion, you can always contact us. We offer Nova tech support to our customers.

’73 and ’74 instrument panel outer bezels are identical. Many ’75 and ’76 Novas also use a very similar looking (but slightly different) outer bezel with a different style instrument cluster mounted in it.

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Ruth Doyle