1976 Engine Block ID
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1976 Engine Block ID
Hey all, I am reletivly new to the car fixing world. I need to know if there are any sites that have a database for engine block ID's or if any of you know what the block ID number for a '76 is.
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Runnik
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Runnik
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All Vette 350's both L82 and L48 were block casting number 3970010,
and both L82 and l48 had head casting 333882
(compliements for Corvette Black book)
and both L82 and l48 had head casting 333882
(compliements for Corvette Black book)
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Check the numbers on the pad on the block at the front of the right head. You may need a flashlight to see and can expect to have to scrub off some road gunk. The pad is stamped with the engine identificaiton code and a VIN derivative of the vehicle the engine was originally installed in. The ID stamp will give you more specific information than the block casting number.
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From: Fairview Heights Illinois, near Saint Louis MO, STL C3 Shark
Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Check the numbers on the pad on the block at the front of the right head. You may need a flashlight to see and can expect to have to scrub off some road gunk. The pad is stamped with the engine identificaiton code and a VIN derivative of the vehicle the engine was originally installed in. The ID stamp will give you more specific information than the block casting number.
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Originally Posted by ruby76
No, the block "casting" number on all 76 Vettes is 3970010, the Serial/identification number is what you are describing with the VIN etc. on the stamp pad. The casting number is on drivers side rear flange where the tranny mounts.
