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Old Jul 9, 2024 | 12:47 PM
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I came across an 870 block casting with the date code casting of H283. I dont see H listed in the Nolan Adams book at all. Is this a 327 or 283? What year?
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August 28th of 1963. That would make it correct for a 64 model year car
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OK....so it is a 327?
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A 870 block is a 327. Is there a suffix code with and assembly stamp on the stamp pad
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H is the month, 28 is the day, 3 is the year.
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Stamp pad was machined clean
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