I picked up my new block today. It came from Tennesee, with a date of 31-Jan-08 Origin -- US. Do they make the blocks their now?. I thought they were out of Brazil and/or Mexico.

Non the less, it looks great. A little indimidated by the parts box tha came with it. Same with the lower gasket/seal kit I purchased with it. Not quite sure where all of them go yet. My tech manual doesn't go into that kind of detail.

Can't wait to get it built.

 

Awesome.........now did you get it at Cummins? what if you don't mind did it set you back? I have a 53 block.......so you never know.

 

I went through a local Cummins parts and Semi truck dealer. Gave them my serial # and explained that I was unable to get anybody to rebuild my engine with a guarantee with a 53 block casting. I did tell him that I heard that Cummins was offering some sort of discount replacement. Told me he would call me back. 15 minutes later made me a deal I couldn't refuse.
The thing is brand spanking new according to the box and what the parts guy said.

1-5-3-6-2-4 pm sent.