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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 04:37 AM
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Hi Guys I have a 396 that has 3856962 on the back left side. I can't find anything in searches. But that is the numbers as well as I can see them. Can anyone help me? Thanks
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I think I found my problem the numbers must be 3855962
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thats a tough one, I don't have an exact match.

Casting 3855362 is the closest match, off by 1 number.

All it says is 1965-1966 396cid 4-bolt

sorry i don't know any more. Hopefully someone else will.
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Love My 72 and 77
Hi Guys I have a 396 that has 3856962 on the back left side. I can't find anything in searches. But that is the numbers as well as I can see them. Can anyone help me? Thanks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=928540

Scroll to: BB Chevy engine parts id!
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Love My 72 and 77
I think I found my problem the numbers must be 3855962
Hi

Found a 3855961 , this being a casting for 396 and 427 CI chevy truck blocks from 65-76.
Again, no match to your number.

Gunther
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