engine idetification
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From: Crane Texas
engine idetification
I have ordered books but they haven't arrived yet.
Is there any place online that will tell you more than engine numbers?
I am wanting numbers for trans., rear end, radiator, intake, etc.
Thanks
Is there any place online that will tell you more than engine numbers?
I am wanting numbers for trans., rear end, radiator, intake, etc.
Thanks
Drifting
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From: Detroit MI
This site may help. Its a list of what they have but there is some refference material there too.
http://tracyvette.com/blockschevyv8.html
http://tracyvette.com/blockschevyv8.html
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From: "cutesy" TN
1959
The block will be 3737739 for early or 3756519 for late.
Staggered valve covers will have 3755550 heads or 3767465 with out staggered.
Intake will be cast iron for the single carb 3746829.
3739653 for the dual carb intake.
Lots and lots more numbers. It would be easier if you would post your numbers.
There are 8 engine codes and 12 rearend codes.
I'm not typing all that out. 
The block will be 3737739 for early or 3756519 for late.
Staggered valve covers will have 3755550 heads or 3767465 with out staggered.
Intake will be cast iron for the single carb 3746829.
3739653 for the dual carb intake.
Lots and lots more numbers. It would be easier if you would post your numbers.
There are 8 engine codes and 12 rearend codes.
I'm not typing all that out.
Drifting
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From: Northern NJ
This should help, pick the year from the drop down on top & then click on "Identification" on the left 
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...1966/66id.html
Here's another link for Muncie trans:
http://www.gearzone.net/muncie2.htm
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...1966/66id.html
Here's another link for Muncie trans:
http://www.gearzone.net/muncie2.htm
Last edited by Lakelander; Nov 15, 2007 at 05:18 PM. Reason: added trans link
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From: Crane Texas
I've been researching all day with what I have. Seems my tranny is not correct.
Engine pad stamp giving me trouble. Looks Like TI209E can't find info on this #
Casting is ok. 3756519
Trans. is Muncie 68 to 70. 3925660 stamped. Hanging TAG SAYS 1915079
Intake is 3844457 which is 64??? not correct.
Rear End says 3789812 gm P posi i believe corrct for 59.(nice option)
Carb is Carter WCFB...ok I think.
Puzzled on Distributor. #1110891
When purchased Iwas told 230hp but distributor says for 245 or 270hp
By the way...245 or 270 hp both say 2x4 barrel. what determines one hp from the other.
Sorry, I know I've thrown alot in this post.
Thanks
Engine pad stamp giving me trouble. Looks Like TI209E can't find info on this #
Casting is ok. 3756519
Trans. is Muncie 68 to 70. 3925660 stamped. Hanging TAG SAYS 1915079
Intake is 3844457 which is 64??? not correct.
Rear End says 3789812 gm P posi i believe corrct for 59.(nice option)
Carb is Carter WCFB...ok I think.
Puzzled on Distributor. #1110891
When purchased Iwas told 230hp but distributor says for 245 or 270hp
By the way...245 or 270 hp both say 2x4 barrel. what determines one hp from the other.
Sorry, I know I've thrown alot in this post.
Thanks
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I would like to think that when the intake got changed that they went from 2x4 to single as the distributor shows. BUT,,, maybe the engine is right and the distributor is not. I hope the numbers I gave for the engine will tell you and you can let me know.
Again they are TI209E.
Thanks
Again they are TI209E.
Thanks
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From: Maryland
I've been researching all day with what I have. Seems my tranny is not correct.
Engine pad stamp giving me trouble. Looks Like TI209E can't find info on this #
Casting is ok. 3756519
Trans. is Muncie 68 to 70. 3925660 stamped. Hanging TAG SAYS 1915079
Intake is 3844457 which is 64??? not correct.
Rear End says 3789812 gm P posi i believe corrct for 59.(nice option)
Carb is Carter WCFB...ok I think.
Puzzled on Distributor. #1110891
When purchased Iwas told 230hp but distributor says for 245 or 270hp
By the way...245 or 270 hp both say 2x4 barrel. what determines one hp from the other.
Sorry, I know I've thrown alot in this post.
Thanks
Engine pad stamp giving me trouble. Looks Like TI209E can't find info on this #
Casting is ok. 3756519
Trans. is Muncie 68 to 70. 3925660 stamped. Hanging TAG SAYS 1915079
Intake is 3844457 which is 64??? not correct.
Rear End says 3789812 gm P posi i believe corrct for 59.(nice option)
Carb is Carter WCFB...ok I think.
Puzzled on Distributor. #1110891
When purchased Iwas told 230hp but distributor says for 245 or 270hp
By the way...245 or 270 hp both say 2x4 barrel. what determines one hp from the other.
Sorry, I know I've thrown alot in this post.
Thanks
Last edited by Donald #31176; Nov 15, 2007 at 06:51 PM.
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From: Crane Texas
I pulled the valve cover to find # 3774682 with a big T
also dated J 1 59.
Based on all this I think this engine was in a 60 (car or truck) made at the tonawanda plant.
MAkes more sense now.
This vette has a VIN # 02458 which in my thinking is early since there were like 9500 made. This would tell me it was Jan. or Feb. or some early date.
The engine casting date is K 3 59 which should be NOV.59
Pad is TI209 which is Dec.
I wouldn't expect to find all these late year dates in a early car??????
Bingo????????
also dated J 1 59.
Based on all this I think this engine was in a 60 (car or truck) made at the tonawanda plant.
MAkes more sense now.
This vette has a VIN # 02458 which in my thinking is early since there were like 9500 made. This would tell me it was Jan. or Feb. or some early date.
The engine casting date is K 3 59 which should be NOV.59
Pad is TI209 which is Dec.
I wouldn't expect to find all these late year dates in a early car??????
Bingo????????
Le Mans Master
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From: "cutesy" TN
I pulled the valve cover to find # 3774682 with a big T
also dated J 1 59.
Based on all this I think this engine was in a 60 (car or truck) made at the tonawanda plant.
MAkes more sense now.
This vette has a VIN # 02458 which in my thinking is early since there were like 9500 made. This would tell me it was Jan. or Feb. or some early date.
The engine casting date is K 3 59 which should be NOV.59
Pad is TI209 which is Dec.
I wouldn't expect to find all these late year dates in a early car??????
Bingo????????
also dated J 1 59.
Based on all this I think this engine was in a 60 (car or truck) made at the tonawanda plant.
MAkes more sense now.
This vette has a VIN # 02458 which in my thinking is early since there were like 9500 made. This would tell me it was Jan. or Feb. or some early date.
The engine casting date is K 3 59 which should be NOV.59
Pad is TI209 which is Dec.
I wouldn't expect to find all these late year dates in a early car??????
Bingo????????
I have December 26, 1958 for your cars birthday.
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Thanks for everyones efforts. Ya'll are great.
Does this sound like the right rear end??
Rear End says (3789812 gm P) posi i believe correct for 59.
Anyway here is the long and short of it all.
I bought this car online. Many of you probably saw it on ebay or elsewhere. It was from VAlley Auto and was advertised as correct matching # engine. It is a great 8 or 10 footer with excellent interior.
As we all know now it is not matching #. I contacted them today to tell them my findings. They were extremely nice and said they just looked at the 519 casting. They said they would buy it back OR if I would give them a little time they would get me the correct dated engine,,,have it rebuilt,,,and ship it to me. Sounded very fair to me.
I told them to send the engine. Any advise or thoughts???????????
Does this sound like the right rear end??
Rear End says (3789812 gm P) posi i believe correct for 59.
Anyway here is the long and short of it all.
I bought this car online. Many of you probably saw it on ebay or elsewhere. It was from VAlley Auto and was advertised as correct matching # engine. It is a great 8 or 10 footer with excellent interior.
As we all know now it is not matching #. I contacted them today to tell them my findings. They were extremely nice and said they just looked at the 519 casting. They said they would buy it back OR if I would give them a little time they would get me the correct dated engine,,,have it rebuilt,,,and ship it to me. Sounded very fair to me.
I told them to send the engine. Any advise or thoughts???????????
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From: Crane Texas
I agree. Not sure what I'll do on that. Maybe nothing. My biggest concern was the engine. I think I'm like most with the engine being the big concern. Anyway,,,I thought that was quite an effort on their part so I guess I'm happy now.
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Hi Monty,
I am glad it worked out for you. I am not sure what I would have done if I were you. Good luck with the paint job. If you are going to keep the car, dont think twice about matching #. Just enjoy the car. That's what it's all about.
Joe
P.S.
Good luck with the paint job
I am glad it worked out for you. I am not sure what I would have done if I were you. Good luck with the paint job. If you are going to keep the car, dont think twice about matching #. Just enjoy the car. That's what it's all about.
Joe
P.S.
Good luck with the paint job
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From: Crane Texas
That's because the engine was originally a 1960 283/170hp 2-barrel Turboglide, cast and assembled at Tonawanda, installed in a passenger car. The crankshaft has also been changed at some point, as a Turboglide crank can't be used with a manual transmission (or with a Powerglide, for that matter).
How do you know the HP of this motor????? Give it up,,,where's the link? Educate this man!
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From: Crane Texas
If I bought a correct year (58) BW t 10 Trans. will it fit the bell housing I have now?? Or does that have to be changed also since it's with the Muncie? Help a brotha out here!
Thanks