Another Block Id Question
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Another Block Id Question
Here is what I have and what I think it means
3737739 FA12353
The block is a 1957 283 and I believe the FA brakes down as a 185hp with powerglide and A/C. The 12352 is where I am confused. I believe it is a Jan 23 and then I am lost. Any help would be appreciated. I have been looking for a correct block for my 1958 I guess this won't work.
Thanks Greg
3737739 FA12353
The block is a 1957 283 and I believe the FA brakes down as a 185hp with powerglide and A/C. The 12352 is where I am confused. I believe it is a Jan 23 and then I am lost. Any help would be appreciated. I have been looking for a correct block for my 1958 I guess this won't work.
Thanks Greg
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The block casting number is a 1958 block. What is the date code cast in teh rear of the block?
The FA would be a 3x2 passenger car motor if 1958.
If that 12353 is on the block pad, it doesn't sound right.
Your block pad should have something like F 5 25 FA for Flint, May 25.
Maybe it was restamped to reflecta VIN number at one time.
Doug
The FA would be a 3x2 passenger car motor if 1958.
If that 12353 is on the block pad, it doesn't sound right.
Your block pad should have something like F 5 25 FA for Flint, May 25.
Maybe it was restamped to reflecta VIN number at one time.
Doug
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[QUOTE=AZDoug]The block casting number is a 1958 block. What is the date code cast in teh rear of the block?
The FA would be a 3x2 passenger car motor if 1958.
If that 12353 is on the block pad, it doesn't sound right.
Your block pad should have something like F 5 25 FA for Flint, May 25.
Maybe it was restamped to reflecta VIN number at one time.
Doug[/QUOTE
I agree the FA12352 does not make a lot of sense.
The Pad id is on the passenger side front. I have not seen the block but I spoke to the owner a second time and he's sure that it is FA 12352. This motor is currently in a 55 chevy that had been stored since 1970. Thanks Greg
The FA would be a 3x2 passenger car motor if 1958.
If that 12353 is on the block pad, it doesn't sound right.
Your block pad should have something like F 5 25 FA for Flint, May 25.
Maybe it was restamped to reflecta VIN number at one time.
Doug[/QUOTE
I agree the FA12352 does not make a lot of sense.
The Pad id is on the passenger side front. I have not seen the block but I spoke to the owner a second time and he's sure that it is FA 12352. This motor is currently in a 55 chevy that had been stored since 1970. Thanks Greg
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Originally Posted by Gman58
Here is what I have and what I think it means
3737739 FA12353
The block is a 1957 283 and I believe the FA brakes down as a 185hp with powerglide and A/C. The 12352 is where I am confused. I believe it is a Jan 23 and then I am lost. Any help would be appreciated. I have been looking for a correct block for my 1958 I guess this won't work.
Thanks Greg
3737739 FA12353
The block is a 1957 283 and I believe the FA brakes down as a 185hp with powerglide and A/C. The 12352 is where I am confused. I believe it is a Jan 23 and then I am lost. Any help would be appreciated. I have been looking for a correct block for my 1958 I guess this won't work.
Thanks Greg
