[C2] Help with engine identification
02-16-2017, 01:23 PM
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Help with engine identification
I know this is a worn out topic but searching didn't help with this question.
Just bought a C2 with a NOM big block. Car born as L79. This engine has a casting number of 3969854 and a date code of H79 (8/7/69).
That decodes to a 69-72 396/402 2&4 bolt main. Okay fine. But the stamp on the front area in front of the right head is T1227IL. Which decodes to a Suffix code 66-68 Corvette 427 390HP. Hard to believe a block made in 69 would be in a car built the year before.
Also looks like the pad was grinded. Car has a canister oil filter.
Pix of the numbers below. Any help figuring this out would be appreciated.
Just bought a C2 with a NOM big block. Car born as L79. This engine has a casting number of 3969854 and a date code of H79 (8/7/69).
That decodes to a 69-72 396/402 2&4 bolt main. Okay fine. But the stamp on the front area in front of the right head is T1227IL. Which decodes to a Suffix code 66-68 Corvette 427 390HP. Hard to believe a block made in 69 would be in a car built the year before.
Also looks like the pad was grinded. Car has a canister oil filter.
Pix of the numbers below. Any help figuring this out would be appreciated.
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LEEROY JENKINS (02-17-2017)
it is a re-stamp for sure
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02-16-2017, 01:57 PM
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That one is so bad it almost makes you wonder if there isn't something legitimate about it...almost.
I would be interested in seeing that pad without the paint.
Here is an interesting pad. Thoughts?
I would be interested in seeing that pad without the paint.
Here is an interesting pad. Thoughts?
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02-17-2017, 02:00 PM
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I am going to pull valve covers and get some head numbers. Maybe that will narrow things down some.
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