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Old 07-07-2017, 03:11 PM
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Hey guys, new here. Just wondering if anyone can help me decide those 327 block engine that was given to me

cast code 3858180
on the front stamped 030 T040IHCP
head stamped JD 15

any help would be much appreciated!

cheers,
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Hey guys, new here. Just wondering if anyone can help me decide those 327 block engine that was given to me

cast code 3858180
on the front stamped 030 T040IHCP
head stamped JD 15

any help would be much appreciated!

cheers,
Mitch
What are you trying to decide about?
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DECODE, sorry...autocorrect
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Originally Posted by SpHj
Hey guys, new here. Just wondering if anyone can help me decide those 327 block engine that was given to me

cast code 3858180
64-67 2-bolt main
on the front stamped 030 T040IHCP
Totawanda built April 4bbl Rochester 275 HP
head stamped JD 15
The casting # should be above this, that will ID the heads.
any help would be much appreciated!

cheers,
Mitch
See answers above in red.
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Thanks so much! Those are the only number I saw stamped on the heads....would they be under the valve covers? Or a smaller stamp?

cheers,
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Thanks so much! Those are the only number I saw stamped on the heads....would they be under the valve covers? Or a smaller stamp?

cheers,
Mitch
Yes, under the valve covers between the springs.

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Head is stamped 3973487
L 8 0
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Head is stamped 3973487
L 8 0
Those #s come back to a 68-73 350 with either2.02/1.60 or 1.94/1.50 valves, 75 cc chambers.
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