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Technical GM 454 Strange Casting Id.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by EdH, Aug 3, 2025.

  1. EdH
    Joined: Jan 13, 2018
    Posts: 9

    EdH

    What did I buy. I've never seen this casting number, and I use those words very loosely. No stamping on front pad, nothing above timing chain cover and only GM-DO with a wagon wheel in front. Anyone seen this before? Thinking some kind of crate engine. Thanks for any help. 20250803_185310.jpg
     
  2. badshifter
    Joined: Apr 28, 2006
    Posts: 3,626

    badshifter
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    I think that reads 6M-D
    More info needed. Rear main seal 1 or 2 piece? Pic of end of crank?
     
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  3. HEATHEN
    Joined: Nov 22, 2005
    Posts: 9,024

    HEATHEN
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    from SIDNEY, NY

    The wagon wheel is a foundry logo. I've seen it on lots of 1950s Oldsmobile castings.
     
  4. THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER
    Joined: Jun 6, 2007
    Posts: 6,072

    THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER
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    from FRENCHTOWN

    Maybe a casting date code? Not a part number.
     
  5. Fordors
    Joined: Sep 22, 2016
    Posts: 6,465

    Fordors
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    @badshifter is right, post a lot more photos of details.
     
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  6. EdH
    Joined: Jan 13, 2018
    Posts: 9

    EdH

    The engine is still in the car. Just clicked in my head that this is a Canada built car, so might be some funny stampings. I'll try the passenger side of the block, asap.
     
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