350 Engine decoding - HELP please

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Nov 10, 2001 | 04:06 AM

SuperFast80

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350 Engine decoding - HELP please

In my '76, before some asswipe stole it, I was always trying to decode the engine in the car.

It was a 3970010 block with a K01289H stamping code and a K12 casting date.

Any guesses? This is for pure idle curiosity because the car is no longer in my possession.

Thanks. :cheers:

Nov 10, 2001 | 10:29 AM

rainman69

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Re: 350 Engine decoding - HELP please (SuperFast80)

Hmmm...that sounds strangely like a late 60's engine. They changed the engine codes in '70...and added a "C" in front of the suffix. My engine code is something like (I'm at work and not near my documentation):

V0827HX

The H does signify 327/350ci engine size.

As for the "0010" casting, it is the same (I'll double check) casting as my 350. I'll do some more digging.

Nov 10, 2001 | 10:34 AM

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Re: 350 Engine decoding - HELP please (rainman69)

Thanks. The 3970010 block I believe was used from 1969 to 1979.

Nov 10, 2001 | 11:55 AM

topless68

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Re: 350 Engine decoding - HELP please (SuperFast80)

Superfast80,

The K represents St Catherines, Ontario, Canada which the plant designation. The 01 28 is the assembly date of Jan 28

Nov 10, 2001 | 12:42 PM

GaryS

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Re: 350 Engine decoding - HELP please (SuperFast80)

I agree with the others that the 0010 block is a standard 350 that was in use for many years and many applications from trucks to Corvettes. The H code however causes me some confusion because according the "The Lime Book", H was a 348 ci, 250 hp engine used passenger cars from 58-61. Are you sure there isn't another letter there that may be faint, difficult to read, or painted/rusted over?
Gary