motor to VIN numbers
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motor to VIN numbers
OK, I finally got back online after a few months.
I was trying to keep myself from getting ahead of my pocket book.
So I now got the motor out and to the motor guy. He finds the stamped numbers on the block and find them a little wierd. All the internal parts match for the set up of a 350/350. Stock to this car. but the stamp number on thr front right bank reads for a block from a nova, chevelle or Camaro (HG i believe).
But knowing GM back in the day and a friday afternoon they could have just grabed a 350 block. WE were able to read the stamp numbers on the left rear that are to match it to the VIN.
My question is what numbers are to match what numbers?
I was trying to keep myself from getting ahead of my pocket book.
So I now got the motor out and to the motor guy. He finds the stamped numbers on the block and find them a little wierd. All the internal parts match for the set up of a 350/350. Stock to this car. but the stamp number on thr front right bank reads for a block from a nova, chevelle or Camaro (HG i believe).
But knowing GM back in the day and a friday afternoon they could have just grabed a 350 block. WE were able to read the stamp numbers on the left rear that are to match it to the VIN.
My question is what numbers are to match what numbers?
Racer
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On the front pad between the head and the water pump should be a number reflecting the GM division 1=Chevy, year 9=69 Plant S=St. Louis and then the series # of your car I.E. 19S7xxxxx. The other engine code would be V=Flint (350) Month (02=feb) day (17) and then a 2 letter code
V0217HX would be a L46 350/350 with air and 4SP built on 2/17/1969. Hope this helps.
V0217HX would be a L46 350/350 with air and 4SP built on 2/17/1969. Hope this helps.
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Post the numbers on the stamp pad (machined surface on the block in front of the passanger side head) along with the block casting number (rear driverside near bellhousing flange to the drivers side of the distributor) and the casting date (other side of block from the casting number and members here can tell you what it was originaly in life.
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OK, called the shop and here are the numbers on the block
Stamp pad TI024HA
Casting Number 3932388
Casting date sets it to 10/18/68
Also by the oil filter were these numbers 19K3(8)36401 (at least the best we could make out
I also have my VIN on hand so if any of these numbers are to match numbers in the VIN please advise.
Stamp pad TI024HA
Casting Number 3932388
Casting date sets it to 10/18/68
Also by the oil filter were these numbers 19K3(8)36401 (at least the best we could make out
I also have my VIN on hand so if any of these numbers are to match numbers in the VIN please advise.
Drifting
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A quick check of some charts I have, show your engine to
be a 1969 327 or 350 c.i.d. engine. Unfortunately the "T"
on the pad means it is probably an engine installed not in
a Corvette. "T" signifies Tonowanda New York where all big
blocks were made, and, most small blocks for passenger cars.
The only Tonowanda built small blocks were the "mystery 180"
blocks made in 1965 which made it into some Corvettes.
I actually owned a 1965 fuelie with a 180 block which was
original to the car. The NCRS subsequently has approved this
engine in the last 15 years.
The "F" or "V" would indicate a Flint {Michigan} assembled
engine...
This gets confusing but I hope this helps....
Thanks,
Mark
{too many years NCRS}
be a 1969 327 or 350 c.i.d. engine. Unfortunately the "T"
on the pad means it is probably an engine installed not in
a Corvette. "T" signifies Tonowanda New York where all big
blocks were made, and, most small blocks for passenger cars.
The only Tonowanda built small blocks were the "mystery 180"
blocks made in 1965 which made it into some Corvettes.
I actually owned a 1965 fuelie with a 180 block which was
original to the car. The NCRS subsequently has approved this
engine in the last 15 years.
The "F" or "V" would indicate a Flint {Michigan} assembled
engine...
This gets confusing but I hope this helps....
Thanks,
Mark
{too many years NCRS}
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I understand the letter bit with location of being built. What do the other numbers mean.
I am confused on why all the internal parts are correct. Crank, cam, pistons, crank rods even original GM timing chain all lead to 350/350 in which the car came with. I don't see someone just changing blocks with out changing some part internally. Is it possible I could have a 'fluke' car that was built on a friday or late season and needed a block.
What numbers on the VIN show the month the car was built, If I remember I have a end of season but can't remember.
I am confused on why all the internal parts are correct. Crank, cam, pistons, crank rods even original GM timing chain all lead to 350/350 in which the car came with. I don't see someone just changing blocks with out changing some part internally. Is it possible I could have a 'fluke' car that was built on a friday or late season and needed a block.
What numbers on the VIN show the month the car was built, If I remember I have a end of season but can't remember.
Melting Slicks
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Stamp pad TI024HA
Casting Number 3932388
Casting date sets it to 10/18/68
HA is 327 from a 67-68 full size car, 275 hp or a 350 ci from a 69 Chevelle, Nova, Camaro, or El Camino. NOT FROM any Corvette, according to the "Lime Book". Since these other cars had their own assembly lines, probably in different cities, it would be almost impossible to pull an engine from another line of cars. This is not your engine. Both the serial number and the engine code have to be right.
Gary
ps, enjoy what you have and drive it.
Casting Number 3932388
Casting date sets it to 10/18/68
HA is 327 from a 67-68 full size car, 275 hp or a 350 ci from a 69 Chevelle, Nova, Camaro, or El Camino. NOT FROM any Corvette, according to the "Lime Book". Since these other cars had their own assembly lines, probably in different cities, it would be almost impossible to pull an engine from another line of cars. This is not your engine. Both the serial number and the engine code have to be right.
Gary
ps, enjoy what you have and drive it.
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The stamp pad is showing not to go to my car.
What does the numbers by the oil filter mean. 19K3(8)36401
I am still just baffled why a block would be changed out but use the crank and cam and original GM stamped timing chain.
I am trying to enjoy what I have, that is why I am trying to figure out the numbers and what has happened to this car, I am the 3rd owner and the 2nd owner is my step dad. He did have someone do some work to it in 76 who ended up taking off with the money before finishing the work in full (exhaust system only). He said he brought it in because it wasn't running right. Didn't blow it or overheat it.
As soon as I have the story figured out I can decide to go back to stock specs or make a stroker out of it. then in spring I can enjoy the heck out of it.
What does the numbers by the oil filter mean. 19K3(8)36401
I am still just baffled why a block would be changed out but use the crank and cam and original GM stamped timing chain.
I am trying to enjoy what I have, that is why I am trying to figure out the numbers and what has happened to this car, I am the 3rd owner and the 2nd owner is my step dad. He did have someone do some work to it in 76 who ended up taking off with the money before finishing the work in full (exhaust system only). He said he brought it in because it wasn't running right. Didn't blow it or overheat it.
As soon as I have the story figured out I can decide to go back to stock specs or make a stroker out of it. then in spring I can enjoy the heck out of it.
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It is possible and right now would make the most since. Thus is the story I am trying to figure out before I take the block and bore it and turn it into a STROKER.......do I smell burning rubber...
Melting Slicks
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Besides having a dealer do the repairs for whatever reason, there are a lot of people who buy their parts from the dealer, especially when the car was newer. If you had a problem with your 2002 vette, you might buy the parts there, too. Joe
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Originally Posted by page62
It's possible your engine was replaced by the dealer under warranty. We've all forgotten...but this was very common at one time.
tom...
