1980 Vette engine # confusion

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Sep 26, 2017 | 08:20 PM

Dennis Tapp

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1980 Vette engine # confusion

I would like to know if the engine in my car (only 30000 miles) is the original engine. I read on here about two set of numbers. My engine has only one set of numbers with no letters. The numbers are as follows: 28371
Any help would be appreciated. Dennis

Sep 26, 2017 | 08:38 PM

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Is that number stamped onto the 3/4" X 3" pad right in front of the right cylinder head? If so it's way too short to be the serial number.

Sep 26, 2017 | 08:52 PM

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Yes to the placement of the numbers. That is the only numbers there. I thought someone would know what they meant. Warranty? Or replacement engine for any other reason.

Sep 26, 2017 | 11:57 PM

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Do those numbers match any part of the end of your vin?
Maybe post a photo of the pad.

Sep 27, 2017 | 07:25 AM

Dennis Tapp

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Numbers do not match any number in VIN. No photo needed, there are no other numbers. This is not a big deal was just curious if anyone knew or had seen an engine numbered like this.

Sep 27, 2017 | 07:34 AM

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Those are not factory engine ID numbers.

Might be a machine shop work order number added after the block was re-machined but thats just a guess. If we could see them it would help.