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Old 02-27-2007, 11:16 PM
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The engine plant stamp was done on big-blocks BEFORE the heads went on, and AFTER the heads went on on small-blocks.



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That would explain a big-block stamping in this location:


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Yep and why the SB stamps are at the leading edge of the pad...
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Default Re: engine stamp painting

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The engine plant stamp was done on big-blocks BEFORE the heads went on, and AFTER the heads went on on small-blocks.



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That would explain a big-block stamping in this location:



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That explains the location of the pictured pad stamp, but the stamping itself, and broach marks, looks a little fishy.
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Default Re: engine stamp painting

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That explains the location of the pictured pad stamp, but the stamping itself, and broach marks, looks a little fishy.

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I agree, Rick. I quickly lifted the photo from a current ebay auction, and after studying the stamping some more it does look suspect.
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That pad is a great example......of a fake.
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