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3970010 Engine Suffix Help
I recently purchased a 67 Sb 2wd. The seller did not know which engine it had but suspected it was a 305 or 307. The Engine Casting number is 3970010 and the Suffix is V0199800(Front Passenger Side of engine). The Casting number is leading me to believe it's a 350. It's highly doubtful that its a 302 or 327. Can anyone tell me what the V0199800 number means? I checked a ton of online info and cant find that Suffix number. Thanks James
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
It is a 350. Check this link:
http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
I believe it is also an over the counter crate engine. That's where the "800" suffix comes in.
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
Same block I have. Its a 350. I was told mine came from a chevelle/impala of the early 70's.
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
Thats a 350. 72-77? I believe
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
The 3970010 engine block casting number does not mean 350.
It could be a 327, 307 or 350, 2 or 4 bolt main from 1968 thru 1978. All it can tell you for sure is that the block is a 4 inch bore. However, if you are a betting man, you would most likely win guessing 350 because it is the most common casting number for a 350. For the real ID, you need to decode the numbers stamped on the passenger side deck in the front. I have the same problem. Mine is VO299800. I would love to know what this engine really is, warrenty replacement, dealer over the counter, etc. |
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
ok...here is another link:
http://www.fastnuf.com/sbccastingnumbers.html It's either a 69-80 350 or a 69 Z28 302 (you should be so lucky!)
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
If you go to the first link I posted you will find this quote:
"My point here I guess is... trying to decode "3970010" is almost pointless. It's a 350. If you're trying to buy a 350 and you see this thing laying on the ground, then there it is." This is from Mad Mike Maciolek, one of this country's foremost experts on small block Chevys.
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Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help
Thx for all the input. I guess ill assume V0199800 is truly a 350 for now until later when I do some engine work on it. I plan on getting it running good for the summer and actually enjoying it before a major teardown!
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