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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 05:55 PM
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I'm completely lost on my engine-and I Need to know what I have under the hood. I have a 1979, and my VIN number says I've got an L48. However, my block and heads are painted orange-didn't Chevy stop painting them earlier in the 70's? Maybe my Engine Serial Number would help.
First Row V O(D?) 6 O(D?) 5 Z A H
Second Row 19S439511

If anyone can help me decipher what I've got, I'd greatly appreceate it. Thanks
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Old Oct 25, 2001 | 11:20 AM
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you would have a lot more help on this in the C3 forum.
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 01:35 AM
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Default Re: HELP!!!!!!! (Vetteboy)

Chris,

ZAH is the suffix used for a '79 L-48 automatic. That may indicate you have the original engine. Do the last digits of the other number agree with the last digits of your VIN?

-Pedro
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 03:18 AM
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The second row is obviously the last part of a '79 VIN. I hope it matches your car's VIN. If so, then you do have an L-48 auto engine in your car.
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