327 id
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From: Denmark
327 id
Hi there
my first thread at this forum.
I have 68 convertible with 327 and a 4 speed manual.
I'm about to restore the car with a complete body of restoration.
However, I have a slight problem in identifying the engine.
The stamped serial number is CE942156
The engine casting number is 3959512
However, the cylinder heads casting number is 3876487.
According informations that I found on the net, the combustion chamber volume is 76CC for the heads, which makes me beleive that the compression ratio is way too low for this engine.
Any idea how these heads ended up on this engine, and what to do with them?
Any comments appreciated.
Lars
my first thread at this forum.
I have 68 convertible with 327 and a 4 speed manual.
I'm about to restore the car with a complete body of restoration.
However, I have a slight problem in identifying the engine.
The stamped serial number is CE942156
The engine casting number is 3959512
However, the cylinder heads casting number is 3876487.
According informations that I found on the net, the combustion chamber volume is 76CC for the heads, which makes me beleive that the compression ratio is way too low for this engine.
Any idea how these heads ended up on this engine, and what to do with them?
Any comments appreciated.
Lars
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Not sure why they would have put a block from the early 60's in as a warrenty replacement. It might of been a 62-63 warrenty block from another car. The last three digits on the block should be 678.
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Hi there
my first thread at this forum.
I have 68 convertible with 327 and a 4 speed manual.
I'm about to restore the car with a complete body of restoration.
However, I have a slight problem in identifying the engine.
The stamped serial number is CE942156
The engine casting number is 3959512
However, the cylinder heads casting number is 3876487.
According informations that I found on the net, the combustion chamber volume is 76CC for the heads, which makes me beleive that the compression ratio is way too low for this engine.
Any idea how these heads ended up on this engine, and what to do with them?
Any comments appreciated.
Lars
my first thread at this forum.
I have 68 convertible with 327 and a 4 speed manual.
I'm about to restore the car with a complete body of restoration.
However, I have a slight problem in identifying the engine.
The stamped serial number is CE942156
The engine casting number is 3959512
However, the cylinder heads casting number is 3876487.
According informations that I found on the net, the combustion chamber volume is 76CC for the heads, which makes me beleive that the compression ratio is way too low for this engine.
Any idea how these heads ended up on this engine, and what to do with them?
Any comments appreciated.
Lars
9, the first digit, is usually the year.
The rest of the numbers are just a sequence for warranty or over the counter replacement engines.
So, it's a warranty or replacement engine from 1969.
Chuck
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From Mortec.
3959512....327...62-67...2...Was also used for some "CE" replacement blocks
What's the casting date on the back of the block, to the right of the distributor on the bellhousing flange?
Chuck
3959512....327...62-67...2...Was also used for some "CE" replacement blocks
What's the casting date on the back of the block, to the right of the distributor on the bellhousing flange?
Chuck
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From: Denmark
All, thanks for your valued input.
The date casting number is K 148. Seems as it is a 68 block!
Anyone knows how these never cylinder heads affect the overall compression ratio?
Wonder if it becomes lower!
When compressions were lowered in the beginning of the 70's, was that by larger combustion chambers in the heads, or by pistons with lower deck height?
Thanks
Lars
The date casting number is K 148. Seems as it is a 68 block!
Anyone knows how these never cylinder heads affect the overall compression ratio?
Wonder if it becomes lower!
When compressions were lowered in the beginning of the 70's, was that by larger combustion chambers in the heads, or by pistons with lower deck height?
Thanks
Lars
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From: Goose Creek SC
All, thanks for your valued input.
The date casting number is K 148. Seems as it is a 68 block!
Anyone knows how these never cylinder heads affect the overall compression ratio?
Wonder if it becomes lower!
When compressions were lowered in the beginning of the 70's, was that by larger combustion chambers in the heads, or by pistons with lower deck height?
Thanks
Lars
The date casting number is K 148. Seems as it is a 68 block!
Anyone knows how these never cylinder heads affect the overall compression ratio?
Wonder if it becomes lower!
When compressions were lowered in the beginning of the 70's, was that by larger combustion chambers in the heads, or by pistons with lower deck height?
Thanks
Lars
