F.I. Engine block question
04-25-2018, 02:04 PM
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F.I. Engine block question
I recently traded for a group of sbc engine blocks, while researching the numbers I came across one that says it's a 1962 Corvette F.I. Block 360 H.P. My question is if I decide to sell this block, how should I go about it. Should I sell it as is or do I need to have basic machining done to verify bore, deck straightness as checked for cracks or other damage. This is a pretty rare part and I don't want to destroy any information stamped in the boss on the front of the block
04-25-2018, 02:12 PM
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Take it to a shop and have it checked for cracks. And then let the buyer figure it
04-25-2018, 02:59 PM
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I recently traded for a group of sbc engine blocks, while researching the numbers I came across one that says it's a 1962 Corvette F.I. Block 360 H.P. My question is if I decide to sell this block, how should I go about it. Should I sell it as is or do I need to have basic machining done to verify bore, deck straightness as checked for cracks or other damage. This is a pretty rare part and I don't want to destroy any information stamped in the boss on the front of the block
What are all the numbers/letters stamped on that pad?
04-25-2018, 05:41 PM
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327 block information
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04-25-2018, 05:44 PM
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that is for a 1964 Corvette with the vin of 106783
04-25-2018, 05:49 PM
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The stamp tool was likely held at a bit of an angle when struck which caused the light impressions on one end.
The first character of the VIN package, 4, is the model year.
04-25-2018, 06:15 PM
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Hard to tell if the last letter is an E or an F but if it's an F, it's a fuel injection block from a 1964 Corvette.
The stamp tool was likely held at a bit of an angle when struck which caused the light impressions on one end.
The first character of the VIN package, 4, is the model year.
The stamp tool was likely held at a bit of an angle when struck which caused the light impressions on one end.
The first character of the VIN package, 4, is the model year.
04-25-2018, 06:17 PM
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Regardless of year, one of the MOST IMPORTANT issues is that it has no cracks. Also, if it is standard bore----------------AND NO CRACKS, you have what could be a very desirable block.
04-25-2018, 06:29 PM
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The vin is not listed on the C2 registry.
04-25-2018, 06:38 PM
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I'm new to all this, having just bought a 1962 C1. What do the initial letters "FI" mean? My motor has the suffix RB which I think came from a passenger car ?
04-25-2018, 06:49 PM
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FI is short for fuel injection. That is a description of the block only. There would then be a stamping on the block, and the suffix would indicate the horsepower rating and type of fuel delivery. You are correct—RB is from a passenger car.
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04-25-2018, 07:03 PM
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Yes it’s a real corvette block The registery has only a small percentage of the cars produced. The first letters FI is not fuel injection the F stands for Flint assembly plant which where all SB Corvette engines where cast and Assembled. The second letter is a month
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04-25-2018, 07:33 PM
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In the date stamp, the letter I is used for ones so the FI does not mean fuel injection.
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04-27-2018, 08:43 AM
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Engine pad stamp is:
4106783 FII30RF
4 = 1964
106783 = VIN derivative
F = Flint engine plant
II = November (assembly month)
30 = 30th (assembly day)
RF = Corvette Fuel Injected, manual transmission
Date code appears to be K 27 3
K = November
27 = 27th
3 = 1963
That all matches up nicely to a 1964 Corvette FI engine cast and assembled in late November, 1963.
The car is listed in NMVTIS, with the last title dated 5/25/2006 in Illinois. Car is a convertible.
This engine is probably worth a good bit of money to the owner of the car is came out of.
I would start by checking the corvette clubs in Illinois. Someone knows the car.
4106783 FII30RF
4 = 1964
106783 = VIN derivative
F = Flint engine plant
II = November (assembly month)
30 = 30th (assembly day)
RF = Corvette Fuel Injected, manual transmission
Date code appears to be K 27 3
K = November
27 = 27th
3 = 1963
That all matches up nicely to a 1964 Corvette FI engine cast and assembled in late November, 1963.
The car is listed in NMVTIS, with the last title dated 5/25/2006 in Illinois. Car is a convertible.
This engine is probably worth a good bit of money to the owner of the car is came out of.
I would start by checking the corvette clubs in Illinois. Someone knows the car.
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