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skokie · 11-23-2003, 03:59 AM

Is there a number on my engine that I could look up and see when it was made?
If so where would it be located?

Thanks

lukecp · 11-23-2003, 04:04 AM

Yes. There is a machined pad on the front of your engine, right where the passenger side cylinder head bolts to your block. It should have a sequence of numbers, and a 2 or 3 letter code (ex. TDJ).

There is another, less accessible place too. On the back of the block, behind the driver's side cylinder head, there is a large number cast in (ex. 3970010). The letter code is proably the most useful, along with the number code, you should be able to pinpoint what and when your engine was made.

Decode the numbers at www.nastyz28.com , or www.mortec.com . Nastyz28 has suffix codes (lettered code), while Mortec does not

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-23-2003, 06:19 AM

Also on the side of the block, there is a code that indicates the shift, conveyor line and month, day and year the block was cast. Exmp: CON2 (clock symbol w/big hand on a number=7pm) F 26 8 [June 26, 1968] A=Jan,B=Feb etc. The year numeral is only 1 digit so you have to guess the right decade.

skokie · 11-23-2003, 02:33 PM

Ok heres what I found. This was on the ledge near the alt. 1m0(or o)82767SVP.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-23-2003, 07:08 PM

The casting numbers are not always on a machined surface......My block number were casted in to the block.....

Blazer1970 · 11-23-2003, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 67Fleetsidedream
The casting numbers are not always on a machined surface......My block number were casted in to the block.....

Casting numbers (and casting date codes) are never on a machined surface. They are cast into the block (or manifold, or head, or whatever) at the foundry. Block ID numbers are always stamped on a machined surface - they are stamped at the engine assembly plant.

Oh, and Skokie, those numbers look odd. Is it a small block, big block, 6 cylinder, or what?

11-23-2003, 03:59 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	Year of engine? Is there a number on my engine that I could look up and see when it was made? If so where would it be located? Thanks

11-23-2003, 04:04 AM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yes. There is a machined pad on the front of your engine, right where the passenger side cylinder head bolts to your block. It should have a sequence of numbers, and a 2 or 3 letter code (ex. TDJ). There is another, less accessible place too. On the back of the block, behind the driver's side cylinder head, there is a large number cast in (ex. 3970010). The letter code is proably the most useful, along with the number code, you should be able to pinpoint what and when your engine was made. Decode the numbers at www.nastyz28.com , or www.mortec.com . Nastyz28 has suffix codes (lettered code), while Mortec does not __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-23-2003, 06:19 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Also on the side of the block, there is a code that indicates the shift, conveyor line and month, day and year the block was cast. Exmp: CON2 (clock symbol w/big hand on a number=7pm) F 26 8 [June 26, 1968] A=Jan,B=Feb etc. The year numeral is only 1 digit so you have to guess the right decade. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 11-23-2003 at 06:21 AM.

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11-23-2003, 02:33 PM	#4
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	Ok heres what I found. This was on the ledge near the alt. 1m0(or o)82767SVP.

11-23-2003, 07:08 PM	#5
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	The casting numbers are not always on a machined surface......My block number were casted in to the block.....



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