360 main bearings question

..............its been awhile since I've worked on 1, but I think u can use the older bearing on the newer block as the recess in the old block is too small of a diameter for the newer bearing,, but I think the new bearing has a bigger thrust surface, but I could be wrong, memory isn't what it used to be........kim.......

LOL......I have a 72 block that I will putting together in about two weeks...I will try the newer bearing on the thrust and see..

After thinking for a minute..I think you are right..