686265vette

327 SBC Bare Block, small journal, stock 4" bore, casting number 3858174, stamping F009HF, the castings under the timing cover is 363 G2 174

i want to buy this motor but need help if decoding that date what year is this motor ?
its a 2bolt main did corvette 327 come in 4 bolt main in 65?
and is it orignal corvette motor and whats the HP fothis motor ? thanks very much

5thvet

Looks like its from a 65 300 HP 327 but you seem to be missing a number ( 4 numbers between the F and the HF. Is there also a VIN derivative next to the other numbers?

686265vette

hi thanks i was just posting the numbers from the ad i will call the guy thanks

1snake

It's a 275HP 327 from a full size 66 Chevy with a powerglide and A.I.R.
No mid year Corvette 327's had 4 bolt mains.

5thvet

There you go, missed the 4 bolt, thanks Jim.........By the way , where have you been?

1snake

I needed to take a break from the insanity.