Need Help with Engine Casting Number
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Racer
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Need Help with Engine Casting Number
I'm looking at an engine block with the casting number of 3858174. This number is located on the back left side of the block. Can anyone tell me if that would be a correct 327 cu in block for a '64 vette. If not what vehicle would be be out of. Thanks
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3858174 = 1964-67 327ci 275-350HP 2 bolt passenger, chevelle, trucks
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66-67 Vette
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66-67 Vette
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Last edited by Black_Magic; May 1, 2009 at 10:41 AM.
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yup, nothing but '870 casting blocks for the 64.
as for the "If not what vehicle would be be out of" question, can you advise what the casting date is for this block, and what, if anything, is found on the stamp pad? THEN the folks here will tell you some super deep info on what vehicle it was originally delivered with
as for the "If not what vehicle would be be out of" question, can you advise what the casting date is for this block, and what, if anything, is found on the stamp pad? THEN the folks here will tell you some super deep info on what vehicle it was originally delivered with
Last edited by ctjackster; May 1, 2009 at 10:35 AM.
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From: Westport CT
well, there seem to be other '174 blocks out there stamped HCH - and I am willing to bet the OP's engine has a 66 m.y. casting date. Found this on another forum:
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R Milkiewicz
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 2:27 PM
To: Chevelle List
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Engine code
I'm looking at a 327 engine to buy. The seller says it's a 327/350. The block code is 3968174 and the heads are 3860462. I can't find these numbers anywhere. The deck is stamped HCH. I can find HC but not HCH. I haven't looked at the motor yet. This is info he gave me over the phone. If it is a 327/350 it will be mine. He's asking $1500 or best. Can anyone one help me with the casting numbers? Mfg date on it is 7/9/1966. Correct for my '66.
Thanks
Rich
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 2:27 PM
To: Chevelle List
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Engine code
I'm looking at a 327 engine to buy. The seller says it's a 327/350. The block code is 3968174 and the heads are 3860462. I can't find these numbers anywhere. The deck is stamped HCH. I can find HC but not HCH. I haven't looked at the motor yet. This is info he gave me over the phone. If it is a 327/350 it will be mine. He's asking $1500 or best. Can anyone one help me with the casting numbers? Mfg date on it is 7/9/1966. Correct for my '66.
Thanks
Rich
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Racer
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From: Pennsylvania
Thanks for all the info on the engine. Looks like it is not the block I'm looking for to put in my '64 vette. The knowledge that is on this forum is fantastic. thanks again for the help
