HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kawtoom · 10-03-2013, 07:13 AM

Just bought a '69 c20. Originally came with 396, was told it has a 350(?) now.
Can't find anything online when entering numbers from the block, except one site that said it was a 283 from the late 50's...?!?!
Any pro's out there that can help me figure this out, I'd really appreciate it.

V073IDE
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RANZTRANZ · 10-03-2013, 08:06 AM

Help us help you...how about finding the casting number off the block, normally it is on the back side of the block behind the driver side head...also while you are cleaning that area you may find the actual casting date...both of these can be found but you may have to spend a bit of time hunting for them...post the numbers once you find them or goggle them and I am sure you will find you answer.

geezer#99 · 10-03-2013, 09:39 AM

Look here.
http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-4.php
If it's a 58 or 62 283 it will have a road draft tube beside the distributor as a telltale sign.

GASoline71 · 10-03-2013, 01:18 PM

DE could also be a *****in' 307!

Get the casting number off the back of the block like mentioned earlier. There will probably be a half inch of crud on top of it... so you'll need to scrape it off to see it.

Gary

RANZTRANZ · 10-03-2013, 02:36 PM

Just for starters, The V = Flint Plant, 07= July, 03 = 3rd date of the Month.
A fire cracker block I see....so far...

geezer#99 · 10-03-2013, 03:07 PM

Get your bifocals cleaned Ranz! LOL!!
It's 0731 July 31st.

RANZTRANZ · 10-03-2013, 04:35 PM

ahhhh, dang...all I see is a "I" after the 3. is it that Math where you carry the one over or something like that ? but there is not any three letter engine codes like IDE... that is with the glasses on tooo ...LOL!!!!

RANZTRANZ · 10-03-2013, 04:41 PM

OK...I am thinking its a 68 307 or a 58 283.....I do see a 8 (snowman) on that pad somewhere...

geezer#99 · 10-03-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RANZTRANZ

OK...I am thinking its a 68 307 or a 58 283.....I do see a 8 (snowman) on that pad somewhere...

That '8' doesn't indicate year. THat first number is part of the serial number on the truck. However there should be a 3 digit code behind the pass head and the last digit indicates the year.

RANZTRANZ · 10-03-2013, 06:49 PM

Maybe look like F 7 8....f =June maybe G=July 7=day 8=year (1968) which if we had the casting number we could put this all to bed...Good Night.

**Captainfab** · 10-03-2013, 11:03 PM

That is definitely an "I" between the 3 and the D, but I think that it was used in place of a 1 for some reason.......might have been at 4:55 on Friday.

I see what appears to be a power pack head, so my quess would be a 283. A '68 307 would have had heads with the accessory holes. Of course all of this is assuming the heads weren't changed at some point.

GASoline71 · 10-04-2013, 11:36 AM

Good eye Cap'n!

Gary

68gmsee · 10-04-2013, 08:39 PM

Kawtoom, where are you? Did you just post one post and leave?

By the way, welcome to the site. Do respond with more info. There's other numbers on the side of the block and maybe behind the drivers side head that will help identify this engine.

I do know that in some GM engines, like Corvettes, the last few digits of vin number were stamped on the pad. I have one on an engine stand right now.

10-03-2013, 07:13 AM	#1
Kawtoom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cheney, Wa. Posts: 3	HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. Just bought a '69 c20. Originally came with 396, was told it has a 350(?) now. Can't find anything online when entering numbers from the block, except one site that said it was a 283 from the late 50's...?!?! Any pro's out there that can help me figure this out, I'd really appreciate it. V073IDE Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-03-2013, 08:06 AM	#2
RANZTRANZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 178	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. Help us help you...how about finding the casting number off the block, normally it is on the back side of the block behind the driver side head...also while you are cleaning that area you may find the actual casting date...both of these can be found but you may have to spend a bit of time hunting for them...post the numbers once you find them or goggle them and I am sure you will find you answer.

10-03-2013, 09:39 AM	#3
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,712	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. Look here. http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...s-suffix-4.php If it's a 58 or 62 283 it will have a road draft tube beside the distributor as a telltale sign.

10-03-2013, 02:36 PM	#5
RANZTRANZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 178	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. Just for starters, The V = Flint Plant, 07= July, 03 = 3rd date of the Month. A fire cracker block I see....so far...

10-03-2013, 03:07 PM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,712	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. Get your bifocals cleaned Ranz! LOL!! It's 0731 July 31st.

10-03-2013, 04:35 PM	#7
RANZTRANZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 178	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. ahhhh, dang...all I see is a "I" after the 3. is it that Math where you carry the one over or something like that ? but there is not any three letter engine codes like IDE... that is with the glasses on tooo ...LOL!!!!

10-03-2013, 04:41 PM	#8
RANZTRANZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 178	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. OK...I am thinking its a 68 307 or a 58 283.....I do see a 8 (snowman) on that pad somewhere...

10-03-2013, 06:49 PM	#10
RANZTRANZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 178	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. Maybe look like F 7 8....f =June maybe G=July 7=day 8=year (1968) which if we had the casting number we could put this all to bed...Good Night.

10-03-2013, 11:03 PM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. That is definitely an "I" between the 3 and the D, but I think that it was used in place of a 1 for some reason.......might have been at 4:55 on Friday. I see what appears to be a power pack head, so my quess would be a 283. A '68 307 would have had heads with the accessory holes. Of course all of this is assuming the heads weren't changed at some point. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-04-2013, 08:39 PM	#13
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: HELP me identify V8 in my 69 please. Kawtoom, where are you? Did you just post one post and leave? By the way, welcome to the site. Do respond with more info. There's other numbers on the side of the block and maybe behind the drivers side head that will help identify this engine. I do know that in some GM engines, like Corvettes, the last few digits of vin number were stamped on the pad. I have one on an engine stand right now. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...



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