Engine identification
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Racer
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
Engine identification
hi guys,
trying to find out if my engine has been changed in the 37 years the Vette has been here. Can you identify the engine type from the numbers on it? Looks like I have a massive radiator on it. The same as on the 454 I think.... This thing is turning into FrankenVette
Numbers stamped on the block are: V0724 CHB and another 155437182
Does that make sense?
trying to find out if my engine has been changed in the 37 years the Vette has been here. Can you identify the engine type from the numbers on it? Looks like I have a massive radiator on it. The same as on the 454 I think.... This thing is turning into FrankenVette
Numbers stamped on the block are: V0724 CHB and another 155437182
Does that make sense?
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Racer
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
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One way to tell is the serial# of your car will be stamped into the engine block and match the Vin number on the drivers side pillar post (viewed from the outside looking through the windshield at the post) . Usually the last 6 digits. In your case using the # on the block that you stated 155437182 that would indicate that the serial # of your car is 37,182. That same # 37,182 should be the last digits on you Vin #. If it doesn't match, the the engine is not original to the car.
I am sure someone else will chime in on the code V0724 CHB.
John
I am sure someone else will chime in on the code V0724 CHB.
John
Last edited by #s matching 72; Oct 4, 2012 at 04:43 PM.
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Racer
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
Yup, that second number is the same as the VIN. its 5S instead of 55
So it looks like its the original engine thats in it. I'll do some more research on the radiator that should be in it.
Thanks amigo
So it looks like its the original engine thats in it. I'll do some more research on the radiator that should be in it.
Thanks amigo
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By the way that same serial # will appear on the transmission too
John
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Racer
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That makes sense John,
The air con has been chopped but is still in situ. Heres the radiator.
The bottom is sitting on the sway bar.
need to address this before it wears it away. Looks like a remove and remount... I am also thinking of fitting electric fans and doing away with the fan thats there. If I go down the route of electric fans will I still need a shroud?
The air con has been chopped but is still in situ. Heres the radiator.
The bottom is sitting on the sway bar.
need to address this before it wears it away. Looks like a remove and remount... I am also thinking of fitting electric fans and doing away with the fan thats there. If I go down the route of electric fans will I still need a shroud?
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From: Pioneer California
Looks like the radiator might be correct, but I am not an expert on on 75's. There isen't a lot of room for the bottom hose and the sway bar they are all tight there. Maybe the rubber that the radiator sits on at the bottom is wore out or missing and allowing the radiator set lower than it should be thus causing the two to hit like yours.
You are diffidently missing the radiator shroud. which needs to be there for proper cooling. and it only make things a wee bit tighter in that area. I also think there should be a fan clutch too, your fan is solidly mounted (No Clutch)
Maybe a forum member will post a picture of their 75,s engine compartment so you get a better idea.
Regards John
You are diffidently missing the radiator shroud. which needs to be there for proper cooling. and it only make things a wee bit tighter in that area. I also think there should be a fan clutch too, your fan is solidly mounted (No Clutch)
Maybe a forum member will post a picture of their 75,s engine compartment so you get a better idea.
Regards John
Last edited by #s matching 72; Oct 4, 2012 at 05:40 PM.
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Racer
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Thanks again John... I was looking for the "donate" button to get you a beer, but cannae find it
I reckon I will take it of completely and remount it. Something not right. Hopefully someone can put up a picture of theirs right enough. The AIM isn't too clear.
I reckon I will take it of completely and remount it. Something not right. Hopefully someone can put up a picture of theirs right enough. The AIM isn't too clear.
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Racer
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
Ah.... The old Black Oil
It is matured in old barrels that had a whisky in them
8% proof, would cause a riot in the States if we gave some to you
You guys are used to the blond beers like coors and bud..
It is matured in old barrels that had a whisky in them
8% proof, would cause a riot in the States if we gave some to you
You guys are used to the blond beers like coors and bud..
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Y B
Try this thread It has stock and not stock and way out engine compartments. just pick the one you like the best.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ngine-bay.html
Whiskey tasting beer sounds interesting and 40 years old can't be all that bad
John
Try this thread It has stock and not stock and way out engine compartments. just pick the one you like the best.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ngine-bay.html
Whiskey tasting beer sounds interesting and 40 years old can't be all that bad
John
Last edited by #s matching 72; Oct 4, 2012 at 06:17 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Elderslie, Scotland
Y B
Try this thread It has stock and not stock and way out engine compartments. just pick the one you like the best.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ngine-bay.html
Whiskey tasting beer sounds interesting and 40 years old can't be all that bad
John
Try this thread It has stock and not stock and way out engine compartments. just pick the one you like the best.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ngine-bay.html
Whiskey tasting beer sounds interesting and 40 years old can't be all that bad
John
