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Title: 1959 motor
Post by: paul on June 29, 2008, 02:24:45 AM
Can someone tell me if the engine block on 1959 390 motor is the same as 1957 365 motor.  And are the heads the same on both motors.

Paul
Title: Re: 1959 motor
Post by: Warren Rauch on June 29, 2008, 04:17:11 PM
 I checked Cadillac parts books (1960 and 1970) They both list different part numbers for blocks and heads. Hollander has the same information. The block is 1959 only , the heads 58-63 (note this would be the 63 head fitting back ,not the 59 fitting up in years. The new engine in 63 used a different valve cover)Warren