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Old Jan 7, 2026 | 07:04 PM
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What does this stamp on bottom of the block represent?
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Old Jan 7, 2026 | 07:17 PM
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Could be a test spot before they re-stamped a block do the numbers match your vin
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 06:24 AM
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Does not match my vin. It was decked at some point so front stamp pad is blank. Assuming it is a vin but wasn't sure.
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 08:54 AM
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Hello,
I'm not familiar with any stamping done on the bottom of the block.
That could have been done early in the engine assembly process when the block was still upside down.
The font looks familiar though along with the the appearance of being done with a 'gang' holder.
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I believe I see a faint 'V' which would normally indicate a small block built in Flint.
Is that the area were the starter mounts to the block?

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The started covered it.
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 10:09 AM
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Ask this on the C2 forum. It seems I've read about such things there but just can't recall or find it.
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