help with engine ID
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Cruising
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help with engine ID
As you can tell from the number of posts, I am new to the forum. I have enjoyed reading posts every night and have learned alot from everyone. Now I need your help with finding what engine I have.
I bought a 68 convt. with a big block. I know it is not a matching engine but I am not sure what I have in it. Here are my numbers:
front of block near pulleys: T0508TRL
near fire wall: big letters GM T14 then lower HO 5445 and a P next to them. the fire wall numbers are hard to decipher, the H could be just a box but it is hard to tell. there also is something in between the HO and the 5445 but it does not look like a letter or number. thanks for any help, Keith
I bought a 68 convt. with a big block. I know it is not a matching engine but I am not sure what I have in it. Here are my numbers:
front of block near pulleys: T0508TRL
near fire wall: big letters GM T14 then lower HO 5445 and a P next to them. the fire wall numbers are hard to decipher, the H could be just a box but it is hard to tell. there also is something in between the HO and the 5445 but it does not look like a letter or number. thanks for any help, Keith
Racer
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From: Niedernhausen, Germany
Re: help with engine ID (toothboy)
According to that link http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/spcode8.html
it is a 175 hp Cab engine.... Small-Block. Isn't yours supposed to be a big-block...?
Well, just a try.
it is a 175 hp Cab engine.... Small-Block. Isn't yours supposed to be a big-block...?
Well, just a try.
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Cruising
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Re: help with engine ID (V8yunkie)
Yes, I am positive that it is a big block. The numbers on the front of the engine are clear as day and I can see them well, it is only the numbers on the back that were tough. thanks for trying. :cry
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From: Kenmore Washington
Re: help with engine ID (toothboy)
Kieth; Don't have a clue on the rear #'s you've located. As far as the T0508TRL goes..........
T = Tonawanda assembly plant
05 = Month built (most likely May)
08 = Day of the month built
TRL = Is the engine code that denotes the type of engine.
I'm going to hazard to guess that the "TRL" is a code for a truck motor. All the codes for Corvette B.B. motors with three letter designators (70-74) start with a "C" I.E. CGW, CZU, CZN, Etc.
Of course if anyone knows for sure please call: :bs :nono:
Good Luck :cheers:
T = Tonawanda assembly plant
05 = Month built (most likely May)
08 = Day of the month built
TRL = Is the engine code that denotes the type of engine.
I'm going to hazard to guess that the "TRL" is a code for a truck motor. All the codes for Corvette B.B. motors with three letter designators (70-74) start with a "C" I.E. CGW, CZU, CZN, Etc.
Of course if anyone knows for sure please call: :bs :nono:
Good Luck :cheers:
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From: NM
Re: help with engine ID (toothboy)
The TRL suffix has been used 4 times, all as truck engines. Usualy if the suffix starts with a "T" it is a truck engine. These 4 uses are:
1973 454ci/240hp automatic
1974 454ci/245hp automatic
1978 454ci/250hp
1981 454ci/210hp
-- All truck applications
The casting date will tell which one you have.
tom...
[Modified by Tom73, 12:12 PM 7/26/2002]
1973 454ci/240hp automatic
1974 454ci/245hp automatic
1978 454ci/250hp
1981 454ci/210hp
-- All truck applications
The casting date will tell which one you have.
tom...
[Modified by Tom73, 12:12 PM 7/26/2002]
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From: NM
Re: help with engine ID (toothboy)
tom73 the casting date?? Under the valve covers?? I hate to hear that a truck engine is in my corvette!!! thanks for the help
tom...
