New Yenko Owner needing some help!

[rcc]

I only picked up on the possible originality of the "engine", as opposed to the block, from the comment of Marlin Spotts in March 2015. Honestly, I have no idea if the block is the original, has or has not been repaired/welded or is a replacement. The block casting appears to be casting # 3970010 and there is an additional entry in some of the records referring to 010-V0414-CRE. I'm not sure what this means--help!

[rcc]

Another baffler: There is a note in the records that states, verbatim: Rear--3:55--GM--Believed to be 1 of 3 original.

Opinions?

[rcc]

Without a window sticker, build sheet, broadcast sheet, or something similar, is it at all possible to find out how my car came originally equipped?

[earntaz]

I have reached out to Dave to see if he remembers what he built for Mark. As soon as I hear something, I will pass on the info to you ... Craig

[L16pilot]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The block casting appears to be casting # 3970010 and there is an additional entry in some of the records referring to 010-V0414-CRE. </div></div>

I believe CTB or CTC would have been the correct engine stamp suffixes for the 70 Yenko Deuce. CRE would be correct for an L48 350ci/300hp. CTC, CTB and CRE would share the same casting number 3970010. the Also check the casting date on the bell housing flange just below the distributor, since CRE may have been used on other applications/years. the &quot;V0414&quot; portion would equate to an engine assembled April 14th at the Flint plant.

[earntaz]

Just heard from Dave and he indicated he did in fact build a 377. He did not remember what happened to the original 010 LT-1 block. So it appears the engine that is in the car now cannot be the &quot;born with&quot; engine.

Also, I was under the impression (could be wrong) that all the Deuces came with a 4:11 gear. Seein' as how the car was running in the high 12's with a 3:55 makes that motor pretty stout.

Craig

[rcc]

I thought the same thing about the engine/block until I read the comment from Marlin about the &quot;originality&quot;. Maybe he will address the issue or at least comment on his 2015 statement.

I also was under the identical impression about the 4:11 gearing until I read the comment about a 1 of 3 3:55. Now I'm just confused! (fairly normal these days)

[rcc]

Another concern wherein I need some help. I'm on a &quot;Stated Value&quot; insurance policy. Obviously, I know what I paid for the car; but, I really don't have a good feeling as to what I should insure it for. When I called my insurance carrier, they wanted me to insure it for significantly more than I paid for it. Maybe they were just trying to extract a higher premium payment--I'm just not sure.

Comments as to value?

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