Help Needed Decoding Engine Numbers
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Help Needed Decoding Engine Numbers
I have a complete 327 that I removed from my 63 when I installed a 383 stroker. I need help determining what I have and it's value. The rear of the motor has '935' 'H-6' 870. The top says 'GM 3782870' 'F 62'. The stamp says 'FO 622 RD' and '311848'. The heads are double hump '3917231' 'J23 7'. The intake is '3794129'. I also have a 63 BW T10 wide ratio 4 speed and a 63 rear differential. I would like to sell these parts now that I have sold the car. Hopefully I could find the car this motor belongs in and reunite it with it's owner. I also have drum brake trailing arms, front drums, sway bars and a complete 63 cluster. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Sal
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I have a complete 327 that I removed from my 63 when I installed a 383 stroker. I need help determining what I have and it's value. The rear of the motor has '935' 'H-6' 870. The top says 'GM 3782870' 'F 62'. The stamp says 'FO 622 RD' and '311848'. The heads are double hump '3917231' 'J23 7'. The intake is '3794129'. I also have a 63 BW T10 wide ratio 4 speed and a 63 rear differential. I would like to sell these parts now that I have sold the car. Hopefully I could find the car this motor belongs in and reunite it with it's owner. I also have drum brake trailing arms, front drums, sway bars and a complete 63 cluster. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Sal
The F0622RD stamp is Flint plant, June 22 build date 327-300HP
The 311848 (looks like you are missing a number) should be 3 for the 1963 year and the last 6 numbers of your VIN--11848? would be a June '63 number. The heads should be 3782461--looks like the ones you have may be from a '67 or 68.
That's about what I can find right now--I'm sure someone else will fill in the blanks.
Sonny
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