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Old 12-06-2013, 06:20 PM   #1
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Trying to find origin of a 396

I am trying to find out where a 396 I have for my 64 c10 originated from. Here is the info I have. Block casting 3985440 and the numbers in front of pass side head T0814YS. Thanks for your help!
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Old 12-06-2013, 06:24 PM   #2
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Re: Trying to find origin of a 396

Could the number be 393 instead of 398?

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Old 12-06-2013, 06:37 PM   #3
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Re: Trying to find origin of a 396

YS decodes as a 366. Not a 396. If there's about 1/2 inch between the top of your water pump and the head then it could be a tall deck 366.
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Old 12-06-2013, 06:47 PM   #4
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Re: Trying to find origin of a 396

My book lists it as 1969 truck 396 310hp manual trans rpo l-47 3/4 and 1 ton tonawanda plant..
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