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dogfishguzzler · 03-31-2007, 08:32 PM

Hey yall I stumbled across this site and have eagerly awaited activation lol. I mostly wanna say I really need anwsers alot since Im inexperienced yet just dumb enough to try and tweak valves ect by my "untrained" self. But I will try my best to not do anything really stupid. However I have been unable to find my engines casting code anywhere on the net or in books, the casting or engine code.

The casting code is 3310010 and the engine code is 1020CUB, Ive found tidbits here and there such as any casting number ending in 010 is a 350 and the suffix CUB puts me in one of three years. The date on my intake is from the 7th year and one of the CUB years was 77. How much should I trust the assumption that this is the original intake? Also can you guys tell anymore about my engine from the codes Ive given? Ive hit the wall and it looks like Ill have to drop the pan to check for 2 or 4 bolt mains. Anyway I was just itching to say hey and I look forward to learning a thing or two here!

KP1972 · 03-31-2007, 09:09 PM

Welcome! You will find some pretty neat people here. We all learn from each other!

dogfishguzzler · 03-31-2007, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the welcome Im hoping these guys can impart some wisdom, well I mean I hope they are willing lol.

68 P.O.S. · 03-31-2007, 09:55 PM

Welcome from NW FL! Let's see some pics!

dogfishguzzler · 03-31-2007, 10:03 PM

The one I have as my avitar is the only one I have, but tommorow I will snap a few and post them. Get you guys to give me your honest "feeling hurting" opinion lol!

RACINJASON22 · 03-31-2007, 10:20 PM

Welcome to the board. Looks like a pretty nice truck in the avatar pic. You came to the right site to get training for your "untrained" self. I've been wrenching as long as I can remember and I learn things here everyday. Don't hesitate to ask before you jump into something there are lots here that love to help if we can. Re check those #'s I don't have my books here at the house but I did a little checking for you as well on some pretty good sites and came up empty handed also. RJ22

dave2953 · 03-31-2007, 10:21 PM

I think there should be a letter in front of the 1020CUB. The 1020 is Oct. 20 and the CUB is the suffix (you knew that). The letter preceding this is the plant of manufacture. I have yet to find that casting code, but I'm still looking.

**LockDoc** · 03-31-2007, 10:28 PM

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Welcome to the board.

You couldn't have possibly read the casting number wrong could you? If it was a 3970010 it could be one of these:

3970010....302.....69....4 bolt...Z-28 Camaro
3970010....327.....69....2 bolt...Trucks and industrial
3970010....350...69-80...2 or 4 bolt

Sometimes the casting numbers can fool you....

Just something to think about.

LockDoc

dogfishguzzler · 03-31-2007, 10:31 PM

Wow thanks for the quick work, good luck finding it online, Ive also hit bookstores (no library) with nothing. I will recheck numbers anyway first thing tommorow. I bought this truck and was ofcourse told wonderous things only to find bullcrap hidden. The tapping sound that was supposed to be a doughnut gasket was a loose rocker lol. I wish he woulda told me that cause that was way easier than laying on my back and cussing while I wrestled the exhaust loose only to find nothing astray. Its my fault though I finally bought a stethescope thats the only way I would have ever found that thing. Anyway I think Im gonna need some help with this truck and Im freaking trilled to have found this place!

krue · 03-31-2007, 10:34 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

dogfishguzzler · 03-31-2007, 10:38 PM

LOL thanks krue that Dr.phil quote is the only thing I ever heard that dude say that made me laugh

TONE · 03-31-2007, 11:01 PM

From Iowa!!

71Chevy4-speed · 03-31-2007, 11:48 PM

Welcome from Alaska. Looks like your well on your way to being addicted. Its not a hobby its a habit.

dogfishguzzler · 03-31-2007, 11:55 PM

Im addicted alright

Rick Mills · 04-01-2007, 06:02 AM

From Colorado.

dogfishguzzler · 04-01-2007, 10:24 AM

I took a better look at the numbers this morning I did read them wrong the number is 3 "?" 70010 So locdoc your right. Here are a few pics they are phone pics so the quality isnt all that, I will post the pics on a new thread too.
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corn · 04-01-2007, 03:54 PM

Welcome to the board. Couple questions for ya, why are you going to adjust the valves? Noisy? I see there is a vgate shifter in there, is it a HP motor? Only reason I ask is if you are adjusting for noise, make sure its not a solid lifter cam first. They are a little noisy all the time...

dogfishguzzler · 04-01-2007, 05:54 PM

Is there a way to tell about the lifters without taking the intake off? Youll find that alot of what you may ask me Im still trying to learn lol. And yes I have this low rmp tick that is driving me crazy it stops at higher rpms though (or maybe I just cant hear it) I dont have a tach so Im not sure where it "stops". As far as the motor Im still trying to figure out exactly what I have since you cant really take anybodys word for it anymore. To make matters more difficult I lost all my tools about 5 years ago and Im still trying to coble together the basics. Im a great machinist but no mechanic-yet. Im hoping to learn from you dudes.

**special-K** · 04-02-2007, 07:47 AM

Welcome Guzzler!!If all lifters are noisey,that`s one thing.If it`s a sole lifter,it`ll need adjustment.

EZ4U2C · 04-02-2007, 08:46 AM

Welcome Dogfish from not to far away from you, right here in Winston Salem, NC. This site is filled with a lot of great ideas, help and people.

***Liz*** · 04-02-2007, 08:52 AM

welcome to the site. Check out the regional areas on the site as well when you have a chance.. there are tons of members in nc/tenn/va/ky area that get together as often as we can.

manimal · 04-02-2007, 09:25 AM

WELCOME from sunny SoCAL!!! Nice truck!
-Lance

**Yukon Jack** · 04-02-2007, 09:58 AM

Welcome from Kansas!

dogfishguzzler · 04-02-2007, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys!

bobthecop · 04-02-2007, 05:37 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma

03-31-2007, 08:32 PM	#1
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	hi everybody Hey yall I stumbled across this site and have eagerly awaited activation lol. I mostly wanna say I really need anwsers alot since Im inexperienced yet just dumb enough to try and tweak valves ect by my "untrained" self. But I will try my best to not do anything really stupid. However I have been unable to find my engines casting code anywhere on the net or in books, the casting or engine code. The casting code is 3310010 and the engine code is 1020CUB, Ive found tidbits here and there such as any casting number ending in 010 is a 350 and the suffix CUB puts me in one of three years. The date on my intake is from the 7th year and one of the CUB years was 77. How much should I trust the assumption that this is the original intake? Also can you guys tell anymore about my engine from the codes Ive given? Ive hit the wall and it looks like Ill have to drop the pan to check for 2 or 4 bolt mains. Anyway I was just itching to say hey and I look forward to learning a thing or two here!

03-31-2007, 09:09 PM	#2
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Re: hi everybody Welcome! You will find some pretty neat people here. We all learn from each other! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

03-31-2007, 09:52 PM	#3
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody Thanks for the welcome Im hoping these guys can impart some wisdom, well I mean I hope they are willing lol. __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

03-31-2007, 09:55 PM	#4
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: hi everybody Welcome from NW FL! Let's see some pics! __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

03-31-2007, 10:03 PM	#5
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody The one I have as my avitar is the only one I have, but tommorow I will snap a few and post them. Get you guys to give me your honest "feeling hurting" opinion lol! __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

03-31-2007, 10:20 PM	#6
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: hi everybody Welcome to the board. Looks like a pretty nice truck in the avatar pic. You came to the right site to get training for your "untrained" self. I've been wrenching as long as I can remember and I learn things here everyday. Don't hesitate to ask before you jump into something there are lots here that love to help if we can. Re check those #'s I don't have my books here at the house but I did a little checking for you as well on some pretty good sites and came up empty handed also. RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-31-2007, 10:21 PM	#7
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: hi everybody I think there should be a letter in front of the 1020CUB. The 1020 is Oct. 20 and the CUB is the suffix (you knew that). The letter preceding this is the plant of manufacture. I have yet to find that casting code, but I'm still looking. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 03-31-2007 at 10:31 PM.

03-31-2007, 10:28 PM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,099	Re: hi everybody - Welcome to the board. You couldn't have possibly read the casting number wrong could you? If it was a 3970010 it could be one of these: 3970010....302.....69....4 bolt...Z-28 Camaro 3970010....327.....69....2 bolt...Trucks and industrial 3970010....350...69-80...2 or 4 bolt Sometimes the casting numbers can fool you.... Just something to think about. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-31-2007, 10:31 PM	#9
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody Wow thanks for the quick work, good luck finding it online, Ive also hit bookstores (no library) with nothing. I will recheck numbers anyway first thing tommorow. I bought this truck and was ofcourse told wonderous things only to find bullcrap hidden. The tapping sound that was supposed to be a doughnut gasket was a loose rocker lol. I wish he woulda told me that cause that was way easier than laying on my back and cussing while I wrestled the exhaust loose only to find nothing astray. Its my fault though I finally bought a stethescope thats the only way I would have ever found that thing. Anyway I think Im gonna need some help with this truck and Im freaking trilled to have found this place! __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

03-31-2007, 10:34 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: hi everybody Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-31-2007, 10:38 PM	#11
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody LOL thanks krue that Dr.phil quote is the only thing I ever heard that dude say that made me laugh __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

03-31-2007, 11:01 PM	#12
TONE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: IOWA Posts: 58	Re: hi everybody From Iowa!! __________________ 67 C 20 BOWTIE (IN PROGRESS) - 1972 350 ENGINE - MUNCIE SM 420 - 4.56 GEARS

03-31-2007, 11:48 PM	#13
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Re: hi everybody Welcome from Alaska. Looks like your well on your way to being addicted. Its not a hobby its a habit. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

03-31-2007, 11:55 PM	#14
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody Im addicted alright __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

04-01-2007, 06:02 AM	#15
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: hi everybody From Colorado. __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}



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04-01-2007, 10:24 AM	#16
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody I took a better look at the numbers this morning I did read them wrong the number is 3 "?" 70010 So locdoc your right. Here are a few pics they are phone pics so the quality isnt all that, I will post the pics on a new thread too. __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

04-01-2007, 03:54 PM	#17
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: hi everybody Welcome to the board. Couple questions for ya, why are you going to adjust the valves? Noisy? I see there is a vgate shifter in there, is it a HP motor? Only reason I ask is if you are adjusting for noise, make sure its not a solid lifter cam first. They are a little noisy all the time...

04-01-2007, 05:54 PM	#18
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody Is there a way to tell about the lifters without taking the intake off? Youll find that alot of what you may ask me Im still trying to learn lol. And yes I have this low rmp tick that is driving me crazy it stops at higher rpms though (or maybe I just cant hear it) I dont have a tach so Im not sure where it "stops". As far as the motor Im still trying to figure out exactly what I have since you cant really take anybodys word for it anymore. To make matters more difficult I lost all my tools about 5 years ago and Im still trying to coble together the basics. Im a great machinist but no mechanic-yet. Im hoping to learn from you dudes. __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

04-02-2007, 07:47 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: hi everybody Welcome Guzzler!!If all lifters are noisey,that`s one thing.If it`s a sole lifter,it`ll need adjustment. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-02-2007, 08:46 AM	#20
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: hi everybody Welcome Dogfish from not to far away from you, right here in Winston Salem, NC. This site is filled with a lot of great ideas, help and people. __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4 Last edited by EZ4U2C; 04-02-2007 at 08:47 AM.

04-02-2007, 08:52 AM	#21
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,824	Re: hi everybody welcome to the site. Check out the regional areas on the site as well when you have a chance.. there are tons of members in nc/tenn/va/ky area that get together as often as we can.

04-02-2007, 09:25 AM	#22
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: hi everybody WELCOME from sunny SoCAL!!! Nice truck! -Lance

04-02-2007, 09:58 AM	#23
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04-02-2007, 05:34 PM	#24
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: hi everybody Thanks for the welcome guys! __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

04-02-2007, 05:37 PM	#25
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