Correct numbers on motor?
Melting Slicks
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (63Banshee)
I just found a Web site that denotes CJK as a valid LT1 automatic tranny code... still looking.
Just found another one with the same information...
http://vetteworks.tripod.com/techdocuments/Engines.html
Could the black book be wrong???
At this point I really think you are looking at a unclear block date code casting. It is much more likely that this code would be unclear rather then a stamping.
[Modified by 63Banshee, 6:45 PM 1/13/2002]
Just found another one with the same information...
http://vetteworks.tripod.com/techdocuments/Engines.html
Could the black book be wrong???
At this point I really think you are looking at a unclear block date code casting. It is much more likely that this code would be unclear rather then a stamping.
[Modified by 63Banshee, 6:45 PM 1/13/2002]
Melting Slicks
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (63Banshee)
One thing still doesn't jive with the motor and VIN combo. 107776 and 107778 were definitely built in January and the stamp clearly denotes a February assembly date. This is strange... I'm not ready to draw a conclusion.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (63Banshee)
Yes - that data is incorrect. It comes from the original GM book in '71. Oh what a misprint can do!
CJK is the code for later 270/350s. Early in the year CGT was apparently used.
Trick question - how many LT1s were produced with an automatic tranny?
CJK is the code for later 270/350s. Early in the year CGT was apparently used.
Trick question - how many LT1s were produced with an automatic tranny?
Melting Slicks
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (lbell101)
Yes - that data is incorrect. It comes from the original GM book in '71. Oh what a misprint can do!
CJK is the code for later 270/350s. Early in the year CGT was apparently used.
Trick question - how many LT1s were produced with an automatic tranny?
CJK is the code for later 270/350s. Early in the year CGT was apparently used.
Trick question - how many LT1s were produced with an automatic tranny?
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (63Banshee)
No problem 63Banshee, the previous owner told me that he made the engine an LT-1 clone, and that it was the original motor from the car, (WRONG) I did hope that it was at least the right engine, but sounds like it is a 76 motor. Still don't no about the casting number, 3970010? Oh well in the next two weeks the 467 cube merlin head monster is going in, long live the big block!!! :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (63Banshee)
LOL
Ya - if had the only one that would be cool!
Unfortunately, all the low horse auto ones coming to the directory that have provided a code are CJK codes.
Ya - if had the only one that would be cool!
Unfortunately, all the low horse auto ones coming to the directory that have provided a code are CJK codes.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (LT1-Tom)
"Where on the frame is the stamp?"
A very good question :confused:
I thought I had read that the VIN is stamped on the frame somewhere on the drivers side rear (above the half shaft?). Maybe on the top side of the frame? I can't remember for sure and I can't find the reference :crazy: . I've never looked for mine before. Hopefully, somone can confirm or refute this info.
Jerry
A very good question :confused:
I thought I had read that the VIN is stamped on the frame somewhere on the drivers side rear (above the half shaft?). Maybe on the top side of the frame? I can't remember for sure and I can't find the reference :crazy: . I've never looked for mine before. Hopefully, somone can confirm or refute this info.
Jerry
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Re: Correct numbers on motor?
"Where on the frame is the stamp?"
This is a photo of the VIN derivative on my '70 coupe. The frame protrusion at the lower right of the photo is the #4 body mount.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Correct numbers on motor? (LT1-Tom)
Thanks to all for the information about my engine, looks like it must be a 76 motor, someone was not to smart when they re-stamped the front number, allmost got it right! Anybody want a good used 76 engine?
