Small Block casting numbers got me going ?????

[evilways]

Rear casting #14010201/GM5.0LG that is supposed to be 305ci 1980-84

Front casting #V1203FDW now this is where I am confused, I can't locate the FDW suffix for this block in any documents. I only found the FD suffix and those state it is for 265ci, 283ci. Anyone got any info for this?

[brn agn]

I don't know how accurate this page is, but it list the "FDW" suffix as an 1985 305, originally installed in a C10:

http://www.73-87.com/7387info/engineid.htm

[oldblue1968chevy]

ive alwasy used the codes on the rear drivers sdie under cyc. head?

[GRX]

Those are stampings. Casting numbers are raised.

This page should help : http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php

[evilways]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

ive alwasy used the codes on the rear drivers sdie under cyc. head?

As I did in my initial post, I am trying to find the so called, rest of the story with the suffix stamps. The casting is usually a vague description of the blocks usage, since many blocks with the same casting were used for multiple applications; I believe you can narrow this down by searching the suffix stamp on the front of the block.

[evilways]

Originally Posted by brn agn

I don't know how accurate this page is, but it list the "FDW" suffix as an 1985 305, originally installed in a C10:

http://www.73-87.com/7387info/engineid.htm

Thanks for your help; I had not seen that break down before, very helpful. Thank you.

[evilways]

Originally Posted by GRX

Those are stampings. Casting numbers are raised.

This page should help : http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php

That is the site that did not have the stamping I needed, unless I missed it, but thanks anyway.

[JDL]

84 305
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