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difference in blocks

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what are the differences in 80's 302 blocks and ones from the late 60's? i recently pulled my engine and seen that it was made in 1968.
 

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Biggest difference would probably be that it doesn't have provisions for a roller camshaft; could only use the hydraulic or solid flat tappet lifters.
 
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