I have the correct filler tube for that manifold. I also have a 68 L79 intake, when it went to a cast iron quadrajet setup and was rated at 325hp vs the 350 of the earlier setups.
What was quirky about the '68? I had a '68 Malibu 327 that was a great runner. I really liked that car!
In my first roadster I started with a 327 with a 'Vette 2 x 4 intake with two WCFBs. It eventually morphed into a 337 ci with a TR-1 and two Holleys. Muncie 4-spd. Ran low 10s @ 130+. The third pic is at Detroit Dragway.
68 blocks are large journal (first year of large journal), moved to needing the PCV system in the valve cover and a breather (used air cleaner) Then the cylinder heads were one year only. Last year of traditional camel humps and no holes at the end of the head, but was the first year to have the temp sending unit drilled and tapped in it vs the early motors with it being in the intake manifold. they are still good hard running motors, just the odd one of the bunch.
Also 1966 Chevy truck High Torque 327 in Detroit Diesel green. Had tabs on the passenger side cover to hold temp sensor wire
During 67-68-69 they are easing into production changes using up parts, still carried some 327s through 1969 model year. I bought a 1969 Impala that came with a large journal 327, by then the heads had the bolt holes for alternator mounting. While my Dad had a 1969 Impala that came with a 350 During the early 70s I lost a $20.00 bet in a bar to a guy that claimed he had a 67 Camaro that he bought new and was born with a 350, there it was it was a surprise for me, later wondered if it was a small journal or large journal block.
Not sure if you actually mean the 1962/63 style that have just the stamped rectangular pad in the center of the cover without the triangular extensions on each end. Also, to my knowledge (most) small block Chevys up to 1968 used those tabs, drivers side.
Yeah 69 was the first year of drilled accessory holes on the ends. 69 327 pretty rare as they were phased out by January-Feb 69 (remember model year starts in Aug/Sept of prior year for Chevy as a rule if thumb) the 307 is what replaced the 327 for the small cube V8 option. 350 was a optional upgrade. 67 350 blocks are large journal from the factory. Only way to get a 350 in 67 was in a Super Sport Camaro.
As the “son of a” retired Chevrolet zone rep and in possession of a 1969 327 with an August of ‘68 build date, I’ll go along with that. In the words of Paul Harvey, “And now you know the rest of the story…Good Day!”
Nope, I am completely wrong.I thought they were script. Ironically, my 327 ate my glasses Sunday, and my 5 year old ones not so good. I humbly rescind my comment and will call the optometrist
Here is my small addition to 3-27 day. The now 337" in my '32 and an orig 40K mile untouched (except for the air cleaner) '65 Chevelle L79
There's something about an untouched, battle warn L79 that just sets my heart a flutter! A friend of mine had a beautiful black/black, restored 65 Chevelle SS, a really rare, built in Canada L79 car, over the years he's had a number of nice L79 Novas and Chevelles, cool to look at but after seeing so many they lose their appeal for me. Many years ago I went with him to look at an untouched 66 Nova SS/L79, it wasn't for sale, we just went to see one of these things "in the rough". I had a hard time leaving, a person doesn't get many of these opportunities.
I have a '68 seven quart 327. Came out of a two ton truck. The back casting numbers show it could be a 302 327 or a 350. Pad number says 327. Pretty sure they never put a 302 in a two ton truck.
I have 327's in a couple of cars including the avatar. I've shown them here in the past. I have more in inventory including this stock bore 1962 RE 327/340. Some Corvette guy would probably want this...
When I was in high school in the early 70's a schoolmate had an older neighbor that had a 56 two-ten sedan, was sporting a "real" 327/365 hp with a four speed (of course). It was a car to fear in the area.
Could you provide a photo of the pan? I’m wondering if there was a larger pan for big trucks or could it be the six quart Corvette pan. Here’s the Corvette pan, when it’s described as a six quart pan do some erroneously think they should add a seventh quart for the filter?
I don't do pictures. Hey I still have a flip phone. The big truck engines used a two quart oil canister and a five quart pan. I can't check right now but best I remember my pan doesn't look like that. I think it has a deeper sump. Got covid so I'm staying around the house for another day or two.
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