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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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I need help decoding this engine. What does this tell you?

Partial VIN: 19R021746
Engine ID: T1026HV
Casting# 3932388

I have been trying to figure out what car this engine originally belong to, but haven't been able to figure it out. Can anybody help? Thank you in advance.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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www.mortec.com has engine casting numbers, everything you need is there...
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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That casting number does not compute with a Tonawanda manufactured engine and an HV suffix. Somethings wrong.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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That's what I got from the block. I've been able to find information on the casting number, but I haven't gotten any information on how to find out what car the engine originally came out of. I looked on the mortec sight, but all I found was the casting information.
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This is only HV code I can find.

HV 1965 327 h/p, hyd lif, t/ig, m/t 350 4 Vette

What's the casting date on your block?

btw, I found it listed on this site

http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-6.php
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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I found the HV listing too, but 1) the engine in question was built in Tonawanda, so it's not Corvette and 2) the casting number was one year only, 1969.

Maybe a pic of the stamp pad would help.
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Originally Posted by Mike Ward
I found the HV listing too, but 1) the engine in question was built in Tonawanda, so it's not Corvette and 2) the casting number was one year only, 1969.

Maybe a pic of the stamp pad would help.
I guess google wasn't my friend this time.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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My small block guide shows the HV as a '69 350/255hp Pontiac engine. Tonawanda built small blocks, but not for Corvettes.

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I doubled checked all of those numbers and they are correct. I tried getting the block date and got, J 23 8, I think, I tried cleaning it and this is what I was able to get. The engine is in my 78 Camaro and the alternator is in the way, so I can't take a picture of the front pad.
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I guess the Pontiac guess from Easy Mike is the best you'll get.
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