Hello folks -
Wasnt sure where to put this post, I hope this gets to some folks who can maybe help. First, a little background: About 23 years ago, I bough my first Vette. It was a 72, but did not have the original motor in it. The motor ran well, and the car was in great shape otherwise, and was very competitively priced, so I jumped. Drove it for a few years, then started collecting the correct dated parts for a rebuild. The engine I took out I then put in a bag and put it under my workbench, figuring that at some point I may want to put it in my old Chevy truck or something. Could use a little cleaning, but whenever you photograph a used motor, well, you know how it looks! This is no exception.
Fast forward quite a few years, I no longer have an old bowtie truck, and would like to get rid of this motor. I have collected numbers from it, but wanted to share here for your input on exactly what this may be, and give me any idea of it's value, if any. Likewise, if you or someone you know would have a need for something like this, well, perfect!
Block Casting Date is a9 83 (January 9, 83)
Block Casting Code is 14010209 (1980 - 1985 2 or 4 bolt small block)
Head casting is 462624 (1975 - 1986 350 / 400 76cc chambers)

This is based on my limited research - and I am uploading some pics for any input you may have. Thanks for looking!!!


T0221ceu 1an545073 (thats how I read it)

14010209

462624

462624

a9 83

 

CEU indicates a 1980 305CID 190hp small block for a Camaro.

 

Can you share where you were able to locate that info? I found that info from the front pad to be about the least useful... but it could simply have been because I didn't look in the correct spots! And with the inconsistency between this and the casting number on the rear of the block, I am more confused than ever!

 

Well, I did find something else. But according to this:
https://nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-codes/...s-suffix-2.php
It is a 1980 Camaro 350, 190hp.

Like I said, this thing confuses me more every time I look at it. Ultimately, it was a good runner, which I intended for an old truck that I had. Definitely good for that sort of duty. Given the uncertainty with it - I can't possibly go on record and say it is a Vette motor, or even confirm the year, really. So I'll just put it out there as an early 80s 350.

Thanks for the assist, Mike.