Big Block Engine Identification - 396?
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Big Block Engine Identification - 396?
Hello everyone, I just brought home a motor that I was told was a 396 and I am having a hard time determining what it is/what it came out of - it may be a bit of a Frankenstein engine but your expertise would be appreciated!
Engine Casting # 3855962
Exhaust Manifold # 3880827/3880828
Intake manifold # hard to determine if it is the 3866948 or 3883948 - I will work on cleaning it up and update if it does.
The engine pad stamp # T0920EJ
Engine Casting # 3855962
Exhaust Manifold # 3880827/3880828
Intake manifold # hard to determine if it is the 3866948 or 3883948 - I will work on cleaning it up and update if it does.
The engine pad stamp # T0920EJ
Last edited by Christopher McBee; Aug 10, 2018 at 11:03 PM.
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The 962 block is a 396 used in 65-66 Chevelles, Impalas and in 65 Corvettes. It’s a four bolt main block. On the passenger side of the block is machined pad with numbers stamped into it. Post those numbers. Do not use ANY abrasives on that pad.
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The numbers on the pad are T0920EJ
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Hello everyone, I just brought home a motor that I was told was a 396 and I am having a hard time determining what it is/what it came out of - it may be a bit of a Frankenstein engine but your expertise would be appreciated!
Engine Casting # 3855962
Exhaust Manifold # 3880827/3880828
Intake manifold # hard to determine if it is the 3866948 or 3883948 - I will work on cleaning it up and update if it does.
The engine pad stamp # T0920EJ
Engine Casting # 3855962
Exhaust Manifold # 3880827/3880828
Intake manifold # hard to determine if it is the 3866948 or 3883948 - I will work on cleaning it up and update if it does.
The engine pad stamp # T0920EJ
https://www.chevelles.com/forums/18-...-max-bore.html
Good luck... GUSTO
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I believe that this block can also be safely bored to 4.251 and made into a 427 should you feel the need or have some other (re: 427) internals laying around.
https://www.chevelles.com/forums/18-...-max-bore.html
Good luck... GUSTO
https://www.chevelles.com/forums/18-...-max-bore.html
Good luck... GUSTO
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