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Old Jan 30, 2023 | 11:23 AM
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I have a '66 Vette (327/300) and I'm trying to decode a # on the front of the engine pad. What does 1020H0 mean? The other # on the pad matches the VIN #. Thanks
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your engine was built October 20th; HO indicates 327/300 with automatic transmission
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Thanks...... it must be a matching #'s.
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Very likely, if your VIN is in the neighborhood of 5000
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Originally Posted by bojangles
I have a '66 Vette (327/300) and I'm trying to decode a # on the front of the engine pad. What does 1020H0 mean? The other # on the pad matches the VIN #. Thanks
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You didn't ask, but just to complete the picture: There should be an F before 1020HO. The F stands for the Flint, Michigan, GM engine plant. If you further explore the block, on the top of the rear flange where the transmission attaches will be a casting number and date code. The casting should be 3858174 with a casting date likely beginning with the letter J indicating October.
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