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**too much stuff** · 02-09-2010, 09:08 PM

Parting a 68 right now that has a 327 listed on the spid in the glove box. The block casting numbers are 3914678. That could be a 302, 327, or 350 from 68-79. the intake is 3927184 which comes up as a 68 350 car only. The block pad numbers are VO705YV
Can i get some ideas from that? I thought all trucks had a "T" in the sequence. Everything appears original on it yet right down to the TH400 kickdown on the carb. Thanks for any help, Eric

**mr48chev** · 02-09-2010, 09:30 PM

68 327 220hp manual trans
http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...es.asp?group=7

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A search for Chevrolet smallblock suffix codes brings up more info than a sane person wants to deal with.

po_bird · 02-09-2010, 09:42 PM

Thats what i got to. 68 327

**too much stuff** · 02-09-2010, 11:44 PM

The truck is a 68 and 327 is on the spid. However, the truck has an auto trans with the kickdown on the carb for a th400. I can't tell the engine has been replaced, but who knows. The trans was replaced from a 400 to a 350. So is this a truck or car engine. Also what is up with the bypass from the water pump to the intake? Thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-10-2010, 11:47 AM

It looks like the engine could be original, YV translates to 68 327 with manual transmission in a C-10, 220 hp with a 4 bbl carb. someone hooked a hose into the temperature sending location on the intake manifold. Not sure why as I don't see any reason for doing it. Also, the heater hoses look a little different!

Jim

msgross · 02-10-2010, 12:00 PM

mine is a 68 327 and has (had) the smae bypass hose... V0405YX (240HP)

**too much stuff** · 02-10-2010, 06:10 PM

So would we think the engine was replaced since it has an auto trans? I don't see any clue that it ever had a clutch. It still has the original plastic clutch delete even.
JimK, that is an old style hose heater and actually runs under the engine also. I have to look that mess over better...
So any ideas on the bypass hose???
Thanks for the info so far, Eric

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-12-2010, 09:05 PM

I looked up the suffix code "YV" on GMC Pauls listings and it says that the engine is a 240 hp, with 4 bbl and had an automatic 3 speed transmission in it. Since your truck has an automatic and it has no signs of ever being a stick, (including the very rare plastic clutch hole block off plug), I have to believe that it is the original engine and transmission. If you will get the numbers off of the transmission, I can probably come up with information on it. (There is an aluminum tag on the side of the transmission that will have stamped codes on it. I believe the tag is on the right as I remember.

Jim

**too much stuff** · 02-12-2010, 10:18 PM

Jimk, that makes more sense for what you found. Unfortunately, i know the trans has been replaced with a turbo 350. I appreciate the help. Eric

**burb71** · 02-13-2010, 05:44 AM

Eric are you selling the motor?

**too much stuff** · 02-13-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by burb71

Eric are you selling the motor?

I guess i would for the right price. Was told it ran fine. I cranked it over until it had good oil pressure before i started parting it. The gas was bad so i didn't try to get it running.

69-72 · 04-05-2010, 09:22 AM

The manifold number is the same on my 69 3/4 ton which I am looking for a new manifold for which led me here.

02-09-2010, 09:08 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Engine ID please. Parting a 68 right now that has a 327 listed on the spid in the glove box. The block casting numbers are 3914678. That could be a 302, 327, or 350 from 68-79. the intake is 3927184 which comes up as a 68 350 car only. The block pad numbers are VO705YV Can i get some ideas from that? I thought all trucks had a "T" in the sequence. Everything appears original on it yet right down to the TH400 kickdown on the carb. Thanks for any help, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-09-2010, 09:30 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,639	Re: Engine ID please. 68 327 220hp manual trans http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...es.asp?group=7 Scroll down. A search for Chevrolet smallblock suffix codes brings up more info than a sane person wants to deal with. Last edited by mr48chev; 02-09-2010 at 09:43 PM.

02-09-2010, 09:42 PM	#3
po_bird Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MUSKOGEE, OK Posts: 229	Re: Engine ID please. Thats what i got to. 68 327 __________________ 72 SIERRA LB 74 C10 SB 85 C10 SB 75 EL CAMINO SS

02-09-2010, 11:44 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Engine ID please. The truck is a 68 and 327 is on the spid. However, the truck has an auto trans with the kickdown on the carb for a th400. I can't tell the engine has been replaced, but who knows. The trans was replaced from a 400 to a 350. So is this a truck or car engine. Also what is up with the bypass from the water pump to the intake? Thanks Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-10-2010, 11:47 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Engine ID please. It looks like the engine could be original, YV translates to 68 327 with manual transmission in a C-10, 220 hp with a 4 bbl carb. someone hooked a hose into the temperature sending location on the intake manifold. Not sure why as I don't see any reason for doing it. Also, the heater hoses look a little different! Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 02-12-2010 at 09:06 PM. Reason: spelling

02-10-2010, 12:00 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Engine ID please. mine is a 68 327 and has (had) the smae bypass hose... V0405YX (240HP) Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-10-2010, 06:10 PM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Engine ID please. So would we think the engine was replaced since it has an auto trans? I don't see any clue that it ever had a clutch. It still has the original plastic clutch delete even. JimK, that is an old style hose heater and actually runs under the engine also. I have to look that mess over better... So any ideas on the bypass hose??? Thanks for the info so far, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Engine ID please. I looked up the suffix code "YV" on GMC Pauls listings and it says that the engine is a 240 hp, with 4 bbl and had an automatic 3 speed transmission in it. Since your truck has an automatic and it has no signs of ever being a stick, (including the very rare plastic clutch hole block off plug), I have to believe that it is the original engine and transmission. If you will get the numbers off of the transmission, I can probably come up with information on it. (There is an aluminum tag on the side of the transmission that will have stamped codes on it. I believe the tag is on the right as I remember. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

02-12-2010, 10:18 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Engine ID please. Jimk, that makes more sense for what you found. Unfortunately, i know the trans has been replaced with a turbo 350. I appreciate the help. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-13-2010, 05:44 AM	#10
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Engine ID please. Eric are you selling the motor?

04-05-2010, 09:22 AM	#12
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Engine ID please. The manifold number is the same on my 69 3/4 ton which I am looking for a new manifold for which led me here. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery



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