dummptyhummpty

Hey guys I got back what is supposed to be the original engine block to my dad's 1965 Corvette Stingray 396/425hp. I had some guys over and they say that the numbers on the block leave them to believe that this is the not the original block. On the block is the number: 14016379 which I believe is the casting number. Also near this is: F269. Also on the top of the block by the cylinder openings is: VO89980O. Is this the block that goes with this car or is there another way to make sure I have what I'm supposed to have. Thanks!

revupL78

A 1965 396 engine has a casting number 3855962,located on top left rear of motor where the bell housing bolt to the block. I have know idea what your casting number refers to but it was May 26 1969

68435roadster

No way is this the block for the '65. Check that number again as I think you have a couple of the characters mis read. Any casting beginning with 14 is a late model Gen 5 or 6 block likely a 454 or 502. Bty, what is the build date for this car? G.

Donald #31176

Dont think you even have a BB. Casting #14016379 translate to a 69-72 350 SB.

JohnZ

14016379 was a 350 small-block, used in '77-'79 passenger cars, Nova, Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Camaro, etc. - it's unique due to the oil dipstick hole being in the side of the oil pan instead of in the block. F 26 9 would make it June 26, 1979. The V0899800 stamp probably indicates a service replacement engine.

dummptyhummpty

Ya we seem to think this is the wrong block at this point...I wonder where the right one is ... maybe it's back on the car? Anyway...where can I find the build date.

dummptyhummpty

The Corvette is a Big Block ... this block I picked up is supposed to be the original one but at this point we all know it isn't. My dad passed away in 2000 so i'm working with what little info I can get. Hopefully someone will know where it is.

dummptyhummpty

Thanks ... I wonder why my dad would have had this ... maybe he put the original block back on the car and no body knows about it. Is there any way to tell or do I have to pull a bunch of stuff off?

DZVette

Audiboy

Go to this site for some help and info:

http://www.mortec.com/location.htm

DZ

68435roadster

If you would like, call me and I'll walk you through finding all the numbers/codes. George 830 885 4020 or cell 210 213 7004

dummptyhummpty

Thanks I'll check that out.

dummptyhummpty

thanks for the offer. I'll see if I can find anything and if I get stuck i'll call you. Thanks again!

ghostrider20

Well, the engine that you have in question (The 350 ci.) will be smaller then a Big Block, if that is what is in the car. The differance will be noticed right away.

Mark

dummptyhummpty

Thanks. I wish I would have been more into this car while he was still alive. Maybe some one out there knows where the block is. I'll have to keep doing research. Thanks.