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Old 10-25-2009, 01:51 AM   #1
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engine block ID#

is there some kinda id number stamped somewhere on the engine block? I'm trying to id the 350 in my 68. the engine ain't original to the truck so I was wanting to figure out what year the engine is.
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Old 10-25-2009, 10:21 AM   #2
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Re: engine block ID#

There should be a casting number in the back where the trans bolts up. Below the head. Should also be a date casting below the other head. It is kind of hard to see but that is the spot. The date cast will look like f 17 8 for example.
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Re: engine block ID#

thanks for the info, I'll go look for it some time today maybe.
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Old 10-25-2009, 06:52 PM   #4
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Re: engine block ID#

Try here for ID on the block and heads: http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm
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