Lilbo1407

Trying to sell our motor.. It's a 1968 l88 427 with all original parts. Does anyone know someone looking for one?

restoman1

Per the forum rules you need to post the price. However, what's the suffix code and partial VIN stamped on the front pad?

Ed

Lilbo1407

We are asking 5k for it.

restoman1

Looks like it's in a boat. Is this your ad on craigslist?

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bpo/5099197478.html

Can you get a picture of the front pad?

Ed

Lilbo1407

Yes that is the add we have on craiglist. It is currently in our jet boat. I will take a pic of the front pad

restoman1

Thanks.

By the way, what kind of boat is it in?

Ed

sullyman56

From what I've read a 3963512 block is a late 69 427. What is the casting date?

Lilbo1407

its in a 1972 hornet jetboat. Pulled the motor and it has "CE" before the vin... Any idea what it might be

restoman1

CE stands for "Chevrolet Engine", which indicates a dealer installed warranty block, or partially fitted short block. No way to tell what it is without pulling it apart. The numbers after the CE are the date it was built and the sequence number. What does it say?

Here's more info on CE engines:

http://www.camaros.org/engine.shtml#service

Ed

restoman1

Is it by chance a DONZI Hornet?

Ed

Lilbo1407

Here is the vin ce074656





Casting date is hard to read but says j179

And the oil pan was taken off and the 4 bolt main is seen. Will post pics later

restoman1

Thanks. CE074656 means that it was the 74,656th engine built in 1970. If it's a 4 bolt main, it "could" be an L88, but it could also be an L71 or even an L72. Although the possibility is slim, it could also be an LS6, but it's doubtful. No way to really know for sure without pulling it apart.

Ed

blunblk68

I thought CE stood for counter exchange or a gm crate engine from back in the day when they were under waranty and you blew your original.