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L32 block and rod identification advise
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:32 pm
by 2001SSEi
How do I identify if a short block is a L32, or more specifically the block has L32 rods in it.
thank.
Mike
Re: L32 block and rod identification advise
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:50 pm
by 2001SSEi
Never mind I figured it out.....
Re: L32 block and rod identification advise
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:05 am
by Jrs3800
Curious what your getting into...lol
For others, look for it to be a series 3, Black valve covers, aluminum gaskets are a good sign its a series III..
All series III engines both L26 and L32 have the forged rods..

Re: L32 block and rod identification advise
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:51 am
by 95naSTA
I'm assuming you can't see them but if you can, the powdered metal rods look like this:
