engine codes
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bornem
engine codes
this may be post number 1million about serial/vin etc numbers. However, I did my research, could decode VIN, body plate, serial number of the engine. On the engine type code, I got stuck though, real stuck. So I dare to ask for help, don't punish me ;-)
It reads (below the alternator) : "F0223R" It's the last R that bothers me, I thought it should read RD, or RC .
Anyone knows what it is?
Thanks
Alexander
It reads (below the alternator) : "F0223R" It's the last R that bothers me, I thought it should read RD, or RC .
Anyone knows what it is?
Thanks
Alexander
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Alex
sometimes the last impression in the stamp is so faint that none appears to be there, but actually is.
Please take a very clear closeup photo of your stamp pad and post it here, (or if you cannot post a picture, attach it to an email and send to me, I will post it for you)
also give us the other particulars of your engine. Pseudo- experts here will help you out poste haste.
sometimes the last impression in the stamp is so faint that none appears to be there, but actually is.
Please take a very clear closeup photo of your stamp pad and post it here, (or if you cannot post a picture, attach it to an email and send to me, I will post it for you)
also give us the other particulars of your engine. Pseudo- experts here will help you out poste haste.
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From: Bornem
Alex
sometimes the last impression in the stamp is so faint that none appears to be there, but actually is.
Please take a very clear closeup photo of your stamp pad and post it here, (or if you cannot post a picture, attach it to an email and send to me, I will post it for you)
also give us the other particulars of your engine. Pseudo- experts here will help you out poste haste.
sometimes the last impression in the stamp is so faint that none appears to be there, but actually is.
Please take a very clear closeup photo of your stamp pad and post it here, (or if you cannot post a picture, attach it to an email and send to me, I will post it for you)
also give us the other particulars of your engine. Pseudo- experts here will help you out poste haste.
The model is a 64 coupe, the engine covers say 365, it has all the looks of a 327, so it COULD be the 327cu/365hp version. But who knows...
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A single alpha character suffix is entirely possible, but not on Corvettes AFAIK. In this car R would be from a '62 full size car. The restampers love the R engines, easy to add a second character to make it into all sorts of Corvette hi-perf stuff.
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The casting date will tell the true story.Jim
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bornem
tried to locate casting DATE but was unable to find it. Should be passenger side, back of the engine block about where the bell is attached? So same as were serial number is, except opposite side?
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Melting Slicks
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thanks JohnZ,
Now I understand why I did not see it, it is nearer the distributor, while I looked closer to the sides of the block ;-)
I'll look tomorrow, it's dark now this side of the world (belgium)
Now I understand why I did not see it, it is nearer the distributor, while I looked closer to the sides of the block ;-)
I'll look tomorrow, it's dark now this side of the world (belgium)
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From: Bornem
got it complete now, so all together:
Engine casting number: 3782870
Date cast is: B202
Stamp number: F0223R
Rocker cover says: corvette (top) and 365 horsepower (Side) and have the transversal molding/casting line the original covers have.
what I want to know is basically what kind of 327 it is, so that if/when I need or want to renew parts I know what to order.
Engine casting number: 3782870
Date cast is: B202
Stamp number: F0223R
Rocker cover says: corvette (top) and 365 horsepower (Side) and have the transversal molding/casting line the original covers have.
what I want to know is basically what kind of 327 it is, so that if/when I need or want to renew parts I know what to order.
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how do you find out?
I just adopted a 65 - 327/365 and am wondering how the engine was originally equipped. Are there any numbers anywhere that will tell me whether this was a fuelie or a holley originally?
The previous owner claims it was never a fuelie, but the fenders are badged accordingly, and the date stamp on the holley indicates '67 not '65.
So, not being a super sleuth, I just don't see how an original carb for a '65 would be built two years in the future.
Any ideas?
The previous owner claims it was never a fuelie, but the fenders are badged accordingly, and the date stamp on the holley indicates '67 not '65.
So, not being a super sleuth, I just don't see how an original carb for a '65 would be built two years in the future.
Any ideas?
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follow up
I did not mention that he owned this car since "71 and purchased it from his cousin that was original owner.
It sat for the last 40 years under a tarp.
Could it be his memory is not what is should be?
It sat for the last 40 years under a tarp.
Could it be his memory is not what is should be?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bornem
Hi Jaxpa, I sympathize with your question, but it may be more effective to post it as a separate thread, rather than blending it in with mine. It's separate issues with separate answers, and engine codes do not need an extra push for complication ;-). I just got my 64 coupe, it's a driver, but I will completely restore it in the next 1-2 years. So having accurate data regarding my engine is crucial to me ;-)
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Sorry,
I don't mean to diminish your plight at all, BUT I am in the same situation. I want to restore this car and am trying to find out the same information types as you.
My hopes are that there are people here that can give both of us the direction we need.
I will not post here again. Good luck.
My hopes are that there are people here that can give both of us the direction we need.
I will not post here again. Good luck.
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got it complete now, so all together:
Engine casting number: 3782870
Date cast is: B202
Stamp number: F0223R
Rocker cover says: corvette (top) and 365 horsepower (Side) and have the transversal molding/casting line the original covers have.
what I want to know is basically what kind of 327 it is, so that if/when I need or want to renew parts I know what to order.
Engine casting number: 3782870
Date cast is: B202
Stamp number: F0223R
Rocker cover says: corvette (top) and 365 horsepower (Side) and have the transversal molding/casting line the original covers have.
what I want to know is basically what kind of 327 it is, so that if/when I need or want to renew parts I know what to order.
62 327 Impala 250hp Manual trans 4-Brl Hyd Cam
That's what it was originally, no telling how many times it's been rebuilt and what's inside.
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Solid lifters usually give themselves away with a lovely tell tale clatter at idle. Measuring rocker clearance with valves fully closed would be another clue.
