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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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I am planning to sell the small block engine that came in my "69, as I have replaced it with a more original 427. I cannot find the application of this non original small block engine. the cylinder head part number is 3917291 which i believe is for a "68 327 - 350 HP. it also has F 15 7 casted in. I don't think the block matches though. Its casted in number is 3903352 with a number punched on the area in front of the head 72150425 and K06 23 KL. The water pump number is 3838175. any help appreciated
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http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-6.php

Looks like "KL" is a 327/275hp automatic used in the Impala/Caprice


http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm

Mortec says the heads are 64cc camel humps without acc holes so looks like the complete correct engine. The NCRS book says that the block casting number is a possibility for a late build 67 Vette but don't know if that position is still accurate. Seems like a good engine for a restoration, good luck getting more info.
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K06 23 KL. T
This means that the engine was assembled on June 23rd at the McKinnon Industries engine plant in St. Catherines Ontario Canada. If the block casting date is F 15 7, that translates to June 15th 1967. The orignal car had '72150425' in it's VIN.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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thanks for the help
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