question about engine stamping
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And past that, why? The only reason I can see to do a restamp is not a very nice thing to do. There are so many Chevy engines out there with no numbers it's a bit pointless. If you're concerned that your car may be stolen and the PD may have trouble recovering it without numbers on the block, don't fret. There are numbers on several other parts too.
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Do you happen to have a picture of the pad before the block was decked? I think that would be more valuable than the re-stamp. Also, what's the broach mark situation on the pad now? That's as tricky to do as the stamp.
Regards,
Alan
PS: As far as the NCRS is concerned the judges never get to the stamp if the pad surface fails.
Regards,
Alan
PS: As far as the NCRS is concerned the judges never get to the stamp if the pad surface fails.
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Hi Mike,
Thanks! I was confusing the fact that if the block casting # and date aren't judged to be correctly configured you don't get to judge the pad or it's stamped information.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks! I was confusing the fact that if the block casting # and date aren't judged to be correctly configured you don't get to judge the pad or it's stamped information.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Holly MI
When I first bought my car and the engine blew, I made the mistake of having the engine restamped. It was the worst $350 I ever spent. Not only is it pretty meaningless, it delayed my engine build almost 2 months. The guy that did it was an ex GM employee and just happened to have some GM stamps. That was the story I was told, but I have no way to know the difference. I wouldn't recommend it.
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