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I thought I read somewhere that Chevrolet produced around 50 of these in 65. Any help out there?

Can someone help me with info on adjusting the lifters on a 65 409 with a hydraulic cam?

Where can I find new chrome 409 valve covers?:scratch

Check out the sweet 65 409 long block on ebay motors starting at $2000. Nice piece!

Can someone please tell me the purpose of the opticlean bottle mounted on the fender ?

Do these blocks have casting no.s that ID the date of mfg?

Thanks for the reply. Are there casting no.s on these blocks that would give a person the true mfg. date of them ?

I recently spoke to a previous owner of my 65 409 and was told that he replaced the block with a 'GM Replacement" in the late 70's. Would this be an era correct block or was it produced at a later date. There are no no.s on the passenger side front of the block but this 2nd engine spun a bearing...

Can anyone tell me how many 65 Impala SS coupes were built with the 340HP 409 and a 4 speed trans ? I just bought a beauty with 80,000 original miles. Thanks for your help. Black65

Hello- Just became a new owner of a 65 Impala SS 409/340 hp with a 4 speed trans. Have lots of questions and lots to learn. Hope you all can help. Thanks