Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best?

Lyn Smith · 01-07-2019, 11:02 PM

I would love to have a picture of one of those blocks.I had a Corvette guy( He claims to have thousands of sbc blocks) in Detroit tell me that there was" never a 265 block made with side mounts".He wants thousands for some of the 265 blocks he has,and they are not even dated for an early Vette.

Ed Wright · 01-08-2019, 08:06 AM

That was about 50 years ago. I didn't take pictures of everything like many do now. Would have to screwed with having them developed too. LOL

Coleydog · 01-08-2019, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

That was about 50 years ago. I didn't take pictures of everything like many do now. Would have to screwed with having them developed too. LOL

You sure got that rite, pictures where a luxury back then till the disposable camera and 1 hour developing huts came along. Anyone under 40 wouldn't understand LOL

carl hinkson · 01-09-2019, 10:42 AM

I have a 57 block that ends with the letter C that has been magged and cleaned, Also have a brand new small journal 3 inch stroke crank.

57 blocks had no side motor mounts.

Ed Wright · 01-09-2019, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl hinkson

I have a 57 block that ends with the letter C that has been magged and cleaned, Also have a brand new small journal 3 inch stroke crank.

57 blocks had no side motor mounts.

Side mounts did not show up until 1958.

55 Chevy · 01-09-2019, 05:32 PM

The block I run in mine is a 3720991(1956 number) but it has the neoprene rear main seal so it must have been a service replacement unit. No side mounts.

The '57 265 is a 3731548 and the number on the passenger side(on the pad in front of the head) can be either a "C,CD or CE". Mine is a "CD" which I believe meant it came with a 3 speed overdrive manual transmission. The car it came out was a 2 door wagon.
I think "CE" meant heavy duty clutch.

I call it a "Poor Man's" Bow Tie block.

Crank is part #3735236.

None of the 265's I own have side mounts.

Bruce Witherspoon · 01-11-2019, 09:08 AM

https://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/d...780189148.html.

Lyn Smith · 01-11-2019, 10:56 AM

Thanks for the link Bruce.I have seen 265 blocks/ complete engines from $100. to $1399. Depends on if it is for a Corvette or not.LOL I have a line on a 548 block that the owner says sonics .300 on the thrust side.Hope to get that one.Thanks everyone for all the info, and interest.I will let you know how it turns out.Will post build on the Racer Build Up thread.

Monte Howard · 01-28-2019, 04:16 PM

Lyn a friend of mine has some 265 engine parts for sale. 991 block, heads, crank and manifold. I told him to look you up on here. His name is Rob Fisher

Rob Fisher · 01-28-2019, 05:02 PM

Hi Lyn.....I have for sale parts from a 1955-56 Chevy 265 4bbl engine...
Intake # 3837109 J105 date........50.00
265 std block # 3720991..............50.00
Heads # 3703523 dated J204 and J264 50.00
std Crank # 6265 ...............................50.00
Distributor # 1110847..........................50.00
Manual trans flywheel 3703870..........25.00
timing cover w/ original flat head screws...25.00
Original water neck housing 370501B.....25.00
Fuel pump plate ,rod and factory marked bolts 25.00

Call or text 217-254-3115 ... Located in Humboldt IL 61931
WILL SHIP SMALLER ITEMS AND TAKE PAYPAL

01-07-2019, 11:02 PM	#1
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,193 Likes: 272 Liked 950 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? I would love to have a picture of one of those blocks.I had a Corvette guy( He claims to have thousands of sbc blocks) in Detroit tell me that there was" never a 265 block made with side mounts".He wants thousands for some of the 265 blocks he has,and they are not even dated for an early Vette.

01-08-2019, 08:06 AM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? That was about 50 years ago. I didn't take pictures of everything like many do now. Would have to screwed with having them developed too. LOL __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-09-2019, 10:42 AM	#4
carl hinkson Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NORTHEAST Posts: 287 Likes: 1 Liked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? I have a 57 block that ends with the letter C that has been magged and cleaned, Also have a brand new small journal 3 inch stroke crank. 57 blocks had no side motor mounts.

01-09-2019, 05:32 PM	#6
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 227 Likes: 23 Liked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? The block I run in mine is a 3720991(1956 number) but it has the neoprene rear main seal so it must have been a service replacement unit. No side mounts. The '57 265 is a 3731548 and the number on the passenger side(on the pad in front of the head) can be either a "C,CD or CE". Mine is a "CD" which I believe meant it came with a 3 speed overdrive manual transmission. The car it came out was a 2 door wagon. I think "CE" meant heavy duty clutch. I call it a "Poor Man's" Bow Tie block. Crank is part #3735236. None of the 265's I own have side mounts. Last edited by 55 Chevy; 01-09-2019 at 05:33 PM. Reason: Bad Grammar

01-11-2019, 09:08 AM	#7
Bruce Witherspoon Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Charlotte, MI Posts: 127 Likes: 3 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? https://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/d...780189148.html. __________________ Bruce Witherspoon 3656 SS/KA

01-11-2019, 10:56 AM	#8
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,193 Likes: 272 Liked 950 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? Thanks for the link Bruce.I have seen 265 blocks/ complete engines from $100. to $1399. Depends on if it is for a Corvette or not.LOL I have a line on a 548 block that the owner says sonics .300 on the thrust side.Hope to get that one.Thanks everyone for all the info, and interest.I will let you know how it turns out.Will post build on the Racer Build Up thread.

01-28-2019, 04:16 PM	#9
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 277 Likes: 1 Liked 60 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? Lyn a friend of mine has some 265 engine parts for sale. 991 block, heads, crank and manifold. I told him to look you up on here. His name is Rob Fisher __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

01-28-2019, 05:02 PM	#10
Rob Fisher Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Humboldt IL Posts: 2 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best? Hi Lyn.....I have for sale parts from a 1955-56 Chevy 265 4bbl engine... Intake # 3837109 J105 date........50.00 265 std block # 3720991..............50.00 Heads # 3703523 dated J204 and J264 50.00 std Crank # 6265 ...............................50.00 Distributor # 1110847..........................50.00 Manual trans flywheel 3703870..........25.00 timing cover w/ original flat head screws...25.00 Original water neck housing 370501B.....25.00 Fuel pump plate ,rod and factory marked bolts 25.00 Call or text 217-254-3115 ... Located in Humboldt IL 61931 WILL SHIP SMALLER ITEMS AND TAKE PAYPAL

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