Help with vin and engine numbers
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Help with vin and engine numbers
I'm looking for vin# information:1z37x6s420245 and I can't find engine number on the block any ideas where to look would be appreciated :confused:
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (HEARTBEATUSA)
If small block....
block casting #.... driver's side, rear of block, behind valve cover
date code..... same, or on passenger's side
stamp pad.... passenger's side in front of valve cover, near water pump
block casting #.... driver's side, rear of block, behind valve cover
date code..... same, or on passenger's side
stamp pad.... passenger's side in front of valve cover, near water pump
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (4_inch_Bore)
Thanks found the block #, is there information that is represented with the engine block #? also can you help w/ the vin#
thanks in advance.
'76 L82
thanks in advance.
'76 L82
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (HEARTBEATUSA)
starting in 57 the block stamp had a f or v for a flint block, and a t for tonawanda. the next 3 or 4 numbers designate date of build the last 2 or 3 are the suffix number and indicated the engine' use
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (HEARTBEATUSA)
what the book says about '76 vin
fifth digit x=350/210hp, l= 350/180hp last 5 numbers 20245 is the build number. your car was likely assembled in Jan 76. dec build ended with 16696 jan ended with 20568 probably built the last week of January
fifth digit x=350/210hp, l= 350/180hp last 5 numbers 20245 is the build number. your car was likely assembled in Jan 76. dec build ended with 16696 jan ended with 20568 probably built the last week of January
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (HEARTBEATUSA)
Those three numbers can tell most things about the motor. Post them and we can help.
For the heads, you'll need to remove the valve covers and read the casting # and date codes.
For the heads, you'll need to remove the valve covers and read the casting # and date codes.
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (4_inch_Bore)
block #3970010, and the heads #333882 and could you tell me what book you use as your reference?
thanks again
thanks again
Those three numbers can tell most things about the motor. Post them and we can help.
For the heads, you'll need to remove the valve covers and read the casting # and date codes.
For the heads, you'll need to remove the valve covers and read the casting # and date codes.
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (HEARTBEATUSA)
I find this book very informative [ISBN 0-7603-0657-5].
As an example, here are block and cylinder head codes.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/pau...ndices_002.jpg
[Modified by paul79, 9:15 AM 9/14/2002]
[Modified by paul79, 9:16 AM 9/14/2002]
As an example, here are block and cylinder head codes.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/pau...ndices_002.jpg
[Modified by paul79, 9:15 AM 9/14/2002]
[Modified by paul79, 9:16 AM 9/14/2002]
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Team Owner
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (HEARTBEATUSA)
Yes you can purchase on-line.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...sbn=0760306575
[Modified by paul79, 10:24 AM 9/14/2002]
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...sbn=0760306575
[Modified by paul79, 10:24 AM 9/14/2002]
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Re: Help with vin and engine numbers (HEARTBEATUSA)
The 3970010 block was used on a zillion Chevy products, 1968-79. Same with the 333882 heads, 1970-76.
If you are concerned whether your motor is original, you need to check the stamp pad and date codes.
If you are concerned whether your motor is original, you need to check the stamp pad and date codes.
