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In discussing these holes futher it was brought up that could these holes be for an automatic transmission cooler? My engine came from an automatic equipped car.

I inheirted a 1956 Olds 324 in 1963 for my street rod. Now I am finally getting to the project. About five years ago I took apart the 324ci for a rebuild ( some cyclinders need a lot of help). Unfortunately I did not take enough pictures of some areas of the engine and now have a problem. The rebuild is now complete except that I need to identify the use of two recessed threaded holes in the block (hose connection, pitcock or ???). They are located near the front of the block just above the oil pan and about 6" in front of the center block drain valve. There is one on each side of the engine block. Unfortunately my engine rebuilder did not know their use. My 1956 Olds repair manual doesn't show them in the coolant figures, so anybody, Help!

Thanks to all how looked in. Today 6/27/03 I found one in Niles, OH. Hope it's a good one. faztfreddiez. I am trying to locate a flywheel (part no. 564281) for a standard shift transmission for my 1956 Olds 324 ci engine. I have the original automatic flywheel but want to convert to a manual late model GM 4 speed transmission. I have contacted a number of salvage yards throught out the US and Hemmings ads but no luck yet. Now if I cannot find one is there an interchange flywheel for this engine? The original flywheel has 176 teeth and OD. of 14 3/4".