Engine ID question
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Engine ID question
I have a 69 convertible, and was looking at the engine code (right side front of engine) and saw the stamp of CEOA488 59. Does anyone have any idea what the heck this is? I know its a small block, but cannot find any info about it. Thanks in advance!
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Hi Nola,
In your case, it might have been installed as a warranty replacement. Do you know what your '69 originally came with, the 300HP or 350HP small block? There are some indications (like tach redline, console plate) but these can be changed out. Or any original documentation (POP, tank sticker)?
This would give you a more educated guess as to what the engine could be, but you will not have full knowledge of the rotating assembly unless you decided to crack it open.
In your case, it might have been installed as a warranty replacement. Do you know what your '69 originally came with, the 300HP or 350HP small block? There are some indications (like tach redline, console plate) but these can be changed out. Or any original documentation (POP, tank sticker)?
This would give you a more educated guess as to what the engine could be, but you will not have full knowledge of the rotating assembly unless you decided to crack it open.
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About the only way to tell what you got lurking there is pull the pan and peek at the main bearing caps. 2-bolt would be lo-po or base engine, 4-bolt likely a 350/350 replacement. Maybe head casting #'s could provide some clue as well.
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i have some questions on an engine i bought today pad#CBE1913 80/ 350 4 bolt 0010 block with date code G-2-1 forged steel crank pink rods windage tray and large corvette pan with trap door 8" balancer pistons are#3959456 heads are 492 angle plug intake is 3972110 carb is holly# 4779-2 /2784 cast iron dizzy no tack drive and no # would this be a warranty replacement /crate motor also it seems to be LT1 for the most part ben sitting for over 20 years
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