1968 Engine code

thelal1 · 2021-07-18 12:57:30

Any idea on what engine code this is for? ted https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/841x538/20210718_085544_97a2d6e1c058cfe477935c0359a9b35995bae46a.jpg

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Jul 18, 2021 | 08:57 AM

thelal1

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1968 Engine code

Any idea on what engine code this is for?
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Jul 18, 2021 | 09:44 AM

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F07 is most likely January 7th. RC is a 62 250 hp corvette 327. at least that is what i found in a 1 minute search.

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Jul 18, 2021 | 09:45 AM

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According to NastyZ28.com, it’s a 250 hp 327 from a 62 Corvette.

Jul 18, 2021 | 09:58 AM

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Is that F0716RC. I know the 4th digit looks like an i but I think it's a 1. I couldn't find that code either. Not a 68 corvette engine code.

Jul 18, 2021 | 10:36 AM

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Below are the 4 years this 2 Letter code was used.

CO= Corvette MT= Manual Trans AOHB= Air Over Hydraulic Brakes 4B= 4 Barrel Carb TR= Truck

RC 1958 283CI 175HP 4B AOHB, MT CO TR 5000-7000
RC 1962 327CI 250HP 4B MT CO
RC 1963 327CI 250HP 4B MT CO
RC 1964 327CI 250HP 4B MT CO

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Jul 18, 2021 | 11:00 AM

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It’s from a 63 corvette

Jul 18, 2021 | 04:58 PM

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did they stamp vin number differently then? no 2s or 3s that i am used to for year and assy plant at beginning of vin derivitave.

Jul 18, 2021 | 06:04 PM

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did they stamp vin number differently then? no 2s or 3s that i am used to for year and assy plant at beginning of vin derivitave.

Yes they did begin with the year indication back then. Since it begins with a 3, and is an RC code,it is from a base-motor, standard transmission 1963 Corvette. Specifically the 21,423rd Corvette in 1963. Motor was assembled July 16.

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