Engine number help
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Racer
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From: Ocean City MD
Engine number help
The engine west south in my recently acquired 79 vette. I am pretty sure the motor is not the factory. I pulled the numbers on the rt frt of the block. 12J179724 & TI208CKP . I wiped a cam lobe and I would like to know if this is something worth building? So if anyone can help. Is there anywhere else to look? Thanks.
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Racer
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From: Ocean City MD
Because the lifter is pumped up and the rocker arm is not moving. It is popping through the carb. Looking like #8 intake lobe is shot. I don't think I will be able to save the motor. Upon further inspection there is a 6 inch crack on the side of the block that has been welded up. I just wanted to know what I had. I really don't have time to rebuild so I think I will give Jasper a call tomorrow.
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From: Belton Missouri
The book I have says that when it was origional the motor was:
1972, 400cid, 170hp, 2bbl, Caprice, Turbo Hydromatic Trans.
The casting numbers listed should be on the left side by the trans housing should be one of the following:
330817 - 2-bolt main
3030817 - 2-bolt main
3951509 - 2-bolt main
3951511 - 4-bolt main
Excellent motor, 4.125 standard bore, this is the engine the 383 got its torque from.
Audie
1972, 400cid, 170hp, 2bbl, Caprice, Turbo Hydromatic Trans.
The casting numbers listed should be on the left side by the trans housing should be one of the following:
330817 - 2-bolt main
3030817 - 2-bolt main
3951509 - 2-bolt main
3951511 - 4-bolt main
Excellent motor, 4.125 standard bore, this is the engine the 383 got its torque from.
Audie
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From: Southbound
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Originally Posted by windsoreight
...I am pretty sure the motor is not the factory. I pulled the numbers on the rt frt of the block. 12J179724 & TI208CKP...
