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OldRide Answers Home Using OldRide Answers Ask a Question   Browse Questions In: AMC Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ford Lincoln Mercury Oldsmobile Packard Plymouth Pontiac Studebaker Volkswagen Other Makes Classic Trucks  General Topics General Questions Help Identify Classic Car News General Restoration Vehicle Maintenance Site Suggestions & Comments            Search Questions:    ctopcat      How can I find out if I have a matching number car the engine to my car in my 56 Belair i have a 56 belair 4 dr hardtop, it has a 265 V8 engine in it, wehn i purchased it a few years ago was adived it was mathicng numbers, but went to a show recently and was told it not aorigianl? how do i check? any assitance is appreacited and i thank you in advance for your time. posted: January 3, 2013       Answers (2)   retiredpartsman      scrape the flat spot on the block in front of the right head get the letters and numbers off of it.reply here with them will id the engine for you. posted:  January 4, 2013   belairking      check valve covers the bolt should be staggered not straight across : : also should have 3 casting letters on intake manifold and heads and back of block does it have a oil filter on block or canister in front at water outlet. also your exhaust manifold dump one in front one in rear any photos. your vin should start with VC56 posted:  March 28, 2013

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