Mexican 302 Block

[wickedstangs]

Something to note is a Mexican block is NOT setup for a hydraulic roller cam. You will either need the retrofit link bar lifters if you wish to run that style cam or you will need to tap the lifter valley to accept the spider and use the stock style lifters and dogbones. This route will require the use of a reduced base circle cam though. Both routes will require you to measure for a new pushrod length.

Pic of the comparison of mexican block cap vs stock block cap

 

[Gibs]

good info. One ID for a mexican block is two Casting bumps on the front right and left sides, just under where the heads mount up to the block.

Emilio, can you get the pic out of that book I loaned you that shows them.....


Gib

 

[wickedstangs]

updated..

 

[Gibs]

Thanks.

 

[Gibs]

These blocks normally have a higher Nickel content making them desireable. If you find one, keep it or sell it to an enthusiast.



Gib

 

[wickedstangs]

and Identified by casting numbers C8AM-B, 75ZY-AA, D1ZM-AA, among others, these blocks may be spotted by the "Hecho En Mexico" cast in the lifter valley.

 

[Gibs]

see this is the kind of threads we need more of on here.....general info about things that are not very common........

 

[GT400SC]

Also, a M exican block has SEVEN cylinders.

 

[orange395w]

Also, a M exican block has SEVEN cylinders.

Everyone is too F*cking funny today! hahahaha

 

[GT400SC]

Geez, tough crowd over here in THIS thread too!