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Mar 25, 2017 | 02:16 PM

bradsnw

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Help identifying this engine?

It's installed in a 1974 C3 coupe...

Engine casting: 3970014
Casting date: E24 73
Engine ID: T0602CKW
Partial VIN: 13L229592

Thinking this engine block was never in a corvette.

Thanks,

Mar 25, 2017 | 02:30 PM

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Mar 25, 2017 | 02:30 PM

Alan 71

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Hi b,
The CKW broadcast code was used 3 times.
72 Corvette 200hp, 4-speed
73 Camaro and Nova 145 hp, automatic
76 Corvette 180 hp, 4-speed.
The block casting number was used interchangeably with the more common 010 block. I believe it began to be seen in Corvettes during 72 model year production.
Regards,
Alan

I believe the 014 block was cast at Tonawanda not Flint.

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Mar 25, 2017 | 02:40 PM

joewill

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my book says...
73 nova 350. automatic TH350 145 horsepower built june 6 1973, block casting may 24, 1973.
its in a corvette now? so never say never!

Mar 25, 2017 | 02:40 PM

bradsnw

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Thanks for the quick replies. The C3 it's installed in is a 4 speed manual. Could it be this was the 72 Corvette engine block?

Mar 25, 2017 | 02:45 PM

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1Z37J4S411831 is the car VIN.

Where can you find the code for the original paint and interior options?

Many thanks,

Mar 25, 2017 | 02:56 PM

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