1969 340 Shortblock...unusual!

OneOfMany said

Maybe it IS a marine engine.. don't they run backwards? Could explain the color too..

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That is possible...it could have begun life as a marine engine, but then why is there any stamping on the VIN pad. Also, I've never seen a marine engine whose water jackets were not completely lousy with rust and assorted gack...these are clean.