CE Block Information Needed
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From: Jefferson Hills PA
CE Block Information Needed
I just bought a 1969 350 that has a CE Block. I'm not familiar with the meaning of the block numbers but here they are. Anyone decode these?
Engine Pad..............CEA130984
Block Casting Date...A 18 1
OR
A /8 1
This are hard to read as usual
Engine Pad..............CEA130984
Block Casting Date...A 18 1
OR
A /8 1
This are hard to read as usual
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The "CE" stands for Chevrolet Engineering. That block is a standard issue replacement block for an engine warranty problem. There really is no way to trace any information on it. Some dealers stamped additional [dealer] serial numbers along with the CE....most did not.
Even though it was issued by GM for a GM dealer, it does not qualify as a replacement for the original engine block.
Unless there was a major mechanical problem with the original engine, most of the external parts on that CE engine probably came from the factory and were transferred by the dealer in the swap. But, there is also no way to verify that. If the date codes on those parts are appropriate, they were likely original to the car.
Even though it was issued by GM for a GM dealer, it does not qualify as a replacement for the original engine block.
Unless there was a major mechanical problem with the original engine, most of the external parts on that CE engine probably came from the factory and were transferred by the dealer in the swap. But, there is also no way to verify that. If the date codes on those parts are appropriate, they were likely original to the car.
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Be aware that CE engines were available as over the counter spares, hence the incorrect 'counter exchange' name in addition to being warranty engines for all Chev products.