Correct read on my engine block
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Correct read on my engine block
I would like to thank everone on the forum that has given me so many helpful tips on codes and where to fine numbers. I still would like to know what should be the correct numbers on my block. The engine was made Jan. 19,1966 The block casting is 3869942 and the vin #is 194376S111420 I have an idea but something isn't matching. Can someone help me figure it out thank you .
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The website link below will help you locate and write down all of your code numbers from your engine block. After making a note of them, post them here and the experts will help you.
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2007/...engine-stamps/
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2007/...engine-stamps/
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It is not easy to find the first time. It's sort of behind the RH cylinder head. Easier to find and read if you remove the ignition shielding that obstructs the view.
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It's not exactly clear what your question is. In your prior post on the same general issue (3/30/12) you further stated that the VIN on the engine stamp pad is 6112215, but the car's VIN is 6111420. You also provided that the suffix on the stamp pad is IL. Both John Z and I responded to you that while that appears to be a correct 427 block for a 66 Corvette, it is not the original engine to your car and came from a different car produced some 795 units later.
What is it that doesn't seem correct to you now, and what more are you trying to figure out?
What is it that doesn't seem correct to you now, and what more are you trying to figure out?
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It's not exactly clear what your question is. In your prior post on the same general issue (3/30/12) you further stated that the VIN on the engine stamp pad is 6112215, but the car's VIN is 6111420. You also provided that the suffix on the stamp pad is IL. Both John Z and I responded to you that while that appears to be a correct 427 block for a 66 Corvette, it is not the original engine to your car and came from a different car produced some 795 units later.
What is it that doesn't seem correct to you now, and what more are you trying to figure out?
What is it that doesn't seem correct to you now, and what more are you trying to figure out?
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Yep He gotcha. Hope you have some recourse because it definately isnt the original motor. But on the bright side that car may be out there looking for it's original motor and willing to pay for it. Shemp 