Vin Numbers and engines
 

Would a 71 VIN number be stamped on the correct engine either on the front plate under ac or near the oil filter?

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Heres a couple of sites to look at. John
http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.html
http://www.mortec.com/

Re: Vin Numbers and engines
 

should be drivers side rear, just below the cylinder head on the flat casting and yes directly below is the oil filter.

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jcfoote, I know there's a casting number on drivers side rear behind the head. Is this what you are talking about?

I am wondering if the VIN was stamped on the engines. My VIN is CE141Z607353. Would some derivative of this be stamped on the engine?

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Yes, if it's the orginal engine. You should find it on the machined pad area of the block directly ahead of the right side cylinder head. The block casting # is found on the driver's side behind the head.

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NO. VIN numbers were not stamped on truck engines until 1973. There is only a block ID number, which can not connect the engine with a particular truck.

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I didn't know that. Learned something new today. :o That's great about this board.