Engine code help
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8th Gear
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Engine code help
Hello. I have a '53 ****** with a '67 (from what I can gather) 327 from a Vette.
Casting at rear is GM 3892657
Stamping at pass side front of head is V0524XXD.
I think the 'V' means Flint.
Can anyone decipher the rest?
I've got it pulled so as to rebuild it this winter.. trying to figure out the specs etc.
Thanks.
Casting at rear is GM 3892657
Stamping at pass side front of head is V0524XXD.
I think the 'V' means Flint.
Can anyone decipher the rest?
I've got it pulled so as to rebuild it this winter.. trying to figure out the specs etc.
Thanks.
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that is puzzling for sure. three-digit suffix codes was first used for the 70 model year. XXD is not listed anywhere. there is a XX and a XD both 69 truck engines
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Well we were told from the old guy we bought it from that the tranny (Muncie) and engine were from a Vette.
Digging around online, it seems the xxd could be from any number of Chevy's.. including Camaro. There's no definite info about what it means (warranty, marine, truck, ag), but others have found it as well.
Interesting thing is that when I rebuilt the Muncie and Hurst shifter last winter the guy said the shifter was off a Camaro.
It's a 327... that's for sure and '67-69 for all intents. Maybe the head casting numbers will shed some light...
Thanks.
Digging around online, it seems the xxd could be from any number of Chevy's.. including Camaro. There's no definite info about what it means (warranty, marine, truck, ag), but others have found it as well.
Interesting thing is that when I rebuilt the Muncie and Hurst shifter last winter the guy said the shifter was off a Camaro.
It's a 327... that's for sure and '67-69 for all intents. Maybe the head casting numbers will shed some light...
Thanks.
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The casting number looks like a 67 327 or 350. If it is a 67, it will have the draft tube opening at the back of the block, last year before the PCV valve. 69s did not have a draft tube.
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Probably won't help in any way, but I saw this:
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=16466.0
And this same question:
https://www.camaros.net/threads/need...-block.190619/
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=16466.0
And this same question:
https://www.camaros.net/threads/need...-block.190619/
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Ok.. I mistakenly thought that casting # was just for 327 but now I see they did 350 as well.
So only thing certain is I got a Chevy motor most likely a 67... losing ground here!
Any tips on id'ing this appreciated.. going to be tearing it down shortly.
Would the head casting #'s peg it as a 327 or 350?
So only thing certain is I got a Chevy motor most likely a 67... losing ground here!
Any tips on id'ing this appreciated.. going to be tearing it down shortly.
Would the head casting #'s peg it as a 327 or 350?
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The "657" block was a 67 block used for 67 Z/28 302's, 67 327's and 67 Camaro SS 350's. I'm pretty sure the 657 is a small journal block.
I seem to remember reading something years ago on the Camaro Research Group website about 63-67 blocks with XXA, XXB, XXC, and XXD suffix codes being a Chevrolet "Service Assembly Engine". I think it said they were complete over the counter and warranty engines less exhaust manifolds, distributor, water pump and carb. Basically the for runner of 1969's CE replacement blocks.
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I seem to remember reading something years ago on the Camaro Research Group website about 63-67 blocks with XXA, XXB, XXC, and XXD suffix codes being a Chevrolet "Service Assembly Engine". I think it said they were complete over the counter and warranty engines less exhaust manifolds, distributor, water pump and carb. Basically the for runner of 1969's CE replacement blocks.
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My 67 MY L79 has this same casting. Built November 8th, 1966...
I would believe that "XXD" references a service part that is not decoded in the Lime book. Hopefully, someone will come up with a decoder for 1967 era service parts to solve the mystery.
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I also have never seen a 67 small block with a three letter code. However, we have a common Yale forklift at our museum that has a serial number that is untrackable, even by the Yale service folks. Someone said it could be from the military?