3970010 Engine Suffix Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tillik · 03-15-2013, 10:58 AM

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

**RenoKeene** · 03-15-2013, 12:52 PM

It is a 350. Check this link:
http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php

**RenoKeene** · 03-15-2013, 12:57 PM

I believe it is also an over the counter crate engine. That's where the "800" suffix comes in.

Dale99 · 03-15-2013, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tillik

3970010

Same block I have. Its a 350. I was told mine came from a chevelle/impala of the early 70's.

hopped up · 03-15-2013, 01:04 PM

Thats a 350. 72-77? I believe
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**TBONE1964** · 03-15-2013, 02:14 PM

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.

**RenoKeene** · 03-15-2013, 03:13 PM

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!)

**RenoKeene** · 03-15-2013, 03:23 PM

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.

Tillik · 03-15-2013, 06:32 PM

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!

03-15-2013, 10:58 AM	#1
Tillik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 187	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 __________________ James B. 1967 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X2 (Black & Beautiful) 1971 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X4 (White & Rough)

03-15-2013, 12:52 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help It is a 350. Check this link: http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-15-2013, 12:57 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help I believe it is also an over the counter crate engine. That's where the "800" suffix comes in. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-15-2013, 01:04 PM	#5
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 3970010 Engine Suffix Help Thats a 350. 72-77? I believe Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2013, 02:14 PM	#6
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	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.

03-15-2013, 03:13 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	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!) __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-15-2013, 03:23 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	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. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-15-2013, 06:32 PM	#9
Tillik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 187	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! __________________ James B. 1967 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X2 (Black & Beautiful) 1971 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X4 (White & Rough)



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