need engine numbers de coded
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need engine numbers de coded
good morning all ready to purchase new motor, i have a guy that has a 350 rebuilt motor with all reciepts , the casting number on back of block is correct not that i care anymore;; but was wondering if anyone could give me info on the numbers on front pad, it seems there are two, the top set of numbers says 195289757 near as i can tell the second set on the front below the first says k0501drh, can anyone tell me what these mean and what the engine come out of , thanks for your patience guys, this engine is rebuilt with all reciepts and new pistons, rods , cam bearings roller timing chain, cam is a little more potent than stock he is asking 1700.00 for it plus he will remove blown motor and install this one, this is much cheaper than the 383 crate motor that you guys convinced me would be a great motor , but right now money is tight''' any and all advice and opinions will be greatly appreciated
thanks guys mark
thanks guys mark
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Originally Posted by cochise12us
...195289757...k0501drh...
K plant code for St. Catherines, Canada
0501 date the engine was assembled (May 1st)
DRH engine suffix indicating a 1979 350/170 automatic Pontiac or Camaro. Since St. Catherines assembled Camaros and Firebirds, I'd say "Pontiac" means Firebird.
It's a 350 small block, but not a Corvette engine.
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
195289757 GM (1) unknown model (9) followed by the VIN of the vehicle this engine was installed in.
K plant code for St. Catherines, Canada
0501 date the engine was assembled (May 1st)
DRH engine suffix indicating a 1979 350/170 automatic Pontiac or Camaro. Since St. Catherines assembled Camaros and Firebirds, I'd say "Pontiac" means Firebird.
It's a 350 small block, but not a Corvette engine.
K plant code for St. Catherines, Canada
0501 date the engine was assembled (May 1st)
DRH engine suffix indicating a 1979 350/170 automatic Pontiac or Camaro. Since St. Catherines assembled Camaros and Firebirds, I'd say "Pontiac" means Firebird.
It's a 350 small block, but not a Corvette engine.
