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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Trying to determine year of the engine in my 76 L-48. These numbers are on engine pass. side near water pump. V0918CK081 and 165405081 Right numbers and location? Help!
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V - Flint (Engine)
09 = September
18 = 18th Day
CKO ??? CK0 ??? maybe CKC - L82 210HP auto
(L48 - CKW or CKX)
81 ????
165405081 should be 16S405081
1 - Chevy
6 - year 1976
S - Vehicle assembly plant: St. Louis, Missouri
405081 - end of Vin# if it mach #'s
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You are right. S/B 16S405081. CKX is correct on my block, L48. Any advice on changing over to a more modern transmission? 3 spd doesnt cut it. Thanks for your help.
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Make a search 700R or 200R
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Originally Posted by canabait
...V0918CK081...
There should be no 81 on the end of this stamp. V0918CKX is what you should find.

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