Any one have a 1967 truck with 327 engine?

[67 cst swb]

So, A casting date of April 17th 1967 with an assembly date of May 5th 1967.
Interesting, so an 18 day difference.
What head casting numbers are on that engine? Are they original to that engine? Also, if they are originals... what are the casting casts on the heads?

[colgad]

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

So, A casting date of April 17th 1967 with an assembly date of May 5th 1967.
Interesting, so an 18 day difference.
What head casting numbers are on that engine? Are they original to that engine? Also, if they are originals... what are the casting casts on the heads?

Heads are not original.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

And...
Tim, correct me if I am wrong here, but I am looking for a Flint cast block that was cast in late Nov 1966 thru Dec 19, 1966. Correct?

Are there any other specifics that play into things here?

Or, is there a better way to narrow it down to a block casting number I may be specifically looking for, such as Flint Only cast blocks?

Good progress and you pretty much have it down. What is important to note is that you are looking for a Flint ("V") engine assembled on 1220 (of 1966). The block was cast before that date possibly as late as L-19. However a little earlier is more likely or even much earlier. Looks like you have strong confirmation the casting is going to be a ...657. That will make things a little easier if poking through inventory lists.

A Flint engine assembly plant code is going to be a Flint casting.

[Redline novdog]

Thanks first owner for the pics. Good information! The truck still sits outside. Hopefully tomorrow

[Redline novdog]

Good info SS Tim.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by colgad

I have one but it was born in 67 and it was a 4 speed
VO505YS
3892657
D177

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

So, A casting date of April 17th 1967 with an assembly date of May 5th 1967.
Interesting, so an 18 day difference.
What head casting numbers are on that engine? Are they original to that engine? Also, if they are originals... what are the casting casts on the heads?

Need to point out the oranges to tangerines comparison here.
Its four months later (give or take) and thats huge. The YS assembly code suffix is the basic build manual trans L30/327 used in C10-30s. Could just be a case of using up stockpiled castings.

[67 cst swb]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Need to point out the oranges to tangerines comparison here.
Its four months later (give or take) and thats huge. The YS assembly code suffix is the basic build manual trans L30/327 used in C10-30s. Could just be a case of using up stockpiled castings.

I am mostly noticing the time difference from cast date t assembly date.

[67 cst swb]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Need to point out the oranges to tangerines comparison here.
Its four months later (give or take) and thats huge. The YS assembly code suffix is the basic build manual trans L30/327 used in C10-30s. Could just be a case of using up stockpiled castings.

I am mostly noticing the time difference from his casting date to assembly date.
I am still looking for a Dec 10, 1966 (L 10 6) to Dec 19, 1966 (L 19 6) block with casting of 3892657.
But the more examples I see the clearer the date differences in the casting date to assembly date are becoming.

SS Tim... your help has been hugely appreciated. Thank You !!

[Redline novdog]

For now this is as best I can do for a casting date. Where do you find the build date on 67 truck? I looked on the cab tag and the spid; nothing

[70cst10_05]

Not much help right now, but my brother has a 67 cst 327/th400 laying in the weeds at my folks house. I know for a fact its bone stock, had the original shocks on it when they bought it several years ago. It will be a few weeks before I can get up to look at it, but I'll try to remember to grab the numbers off of it. Also, it will be not for sale, so therefore will probably be the one you want! lol. It was his first truck.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

So far that 3892657 is the most frequent block number to come up.
Your stamp code appears to be a V0303YR, which means: Flint, Mich - March 3rd - Powerglide.
I am curious to see the block cast date (rear Pass side on trans flange) to see when the block was cast in relation to assembled (March 3rd)

At 550% I am clearly seeing V0305YR for Redline novdog's engine assembly date as posted in the linked thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=18

Originally Posted by Redline novdog

Attachment 1349678 For now this is as best I can do for a casting date. Where do you find the build date on 67 truck? I looked on the cab tag and the spid; nothing

Sorry but the only thing definitive I can make out is the center character "8". Can anyone make a clearer sharpening of the image? Tried all my tricks to no avail. Redline were you able to read the number in person?

Build date is not listed on the truck. The engine's assembly code is the closest documented number and that is on the protect-o-plate along with a single digit for the build month of the vehicle. But being built before the truck there is an ambiguous timeframe between engine assembly and vehicle assembly. If you happen to also have a build sheet it will show the engine suffix code and the trucks "scheduled" built date.

[67 cst swb]

Originally Posted by 70cst10_05

Not much help right now, but my brother has a 67 cst 327/th400 laying in the weeds at my folks house. I know for a fact its bone stock, had the original shocks on it when they bought it several years ago. It will be a few weeks before I can get up to look at it, but I'll try to remember to grab the numbers off of it. Also, it will be not for sale, so therefore will probably be the one you want! lol. It was his first truck.

It will be great to get info from that engine, such as, block casting number, cast date, cyl head casting number, cyl head casting date, intake casting number, intake casting date and of coarse the stamping number. As much info as you can get would be great.

Thank you for looking and Thank you everyone for your interest in this thread.

[Redline novdog]

Ok it is a better shot not perfect,but it is ( L 8 6 ). I actually could see it this time no ice melting in my eyes and camera.

[Redline novdog]

I got the intake Part # tonight on my 327. It has a 4bbl (4jet is it called). The casting/part# is 3882858.

[67 cst swb]

Originally Posted by Redline novdog

Attachment 1350152
Ok it is a better shot not perfect,but it is ( L 8 6 ). I actually could see it this time no ice melting in my eyes and camera.

Is this L 8 6 off the block?

[Redline novdog]

Yes, the L 8 6 is off the passenger side rear of block. The 3882858 is off the intake manifold. Hopefully in the next week I can pull the valve cover off the drivers side cyl. head. It is an older gasket seat spark plug head.The passenger side was a '71 cast date, but it has the newer taper seat spark plugs

[67 cst swb]

Kinda wishing that block was for sale and much closer to me, oh... and for an affordable price.
Bummer

[Redline novdog]

http://peoria.craigslist.org/pts/4866540159.html
There is a 67/327 on this craigslist site.It is not mine nor do I know anything about it. It is a 657 casting by the pictures. Thought someone might be interested.

[Elliot949]

I really don't want to hijack this thread but man I am so confused after reading this thread... Can somebody tell me what this engine is?... It looks to me like it says VT22IYH

[67 cst swb]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

I really don't want to hijack this thread but man I am so confused after reading this thread... Can somebody tell me what this engine is?... It looks to me like it says VT22IYH

Well, Im thinking it is
V = Flint, Mich
12 = Dec
21 = 21st
YH = Turbo-Hydro trans

Do you have the Casting number (rear drivers side on trans mount flange) or the casting date (rear passenger side on trans mount flange) see post #23 by FirstOwner69 in this thread for locations.
and... Might this engine be for sale? I am very interested to see the casting date and block casting number.

Hopefully SS Tim will reply shortly.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

I really don't want to hijack this thread but man I am so confused after reading this thread... Can somebody tell me what this engine is?... It looks to me like it says VT22IYH

What are you confused about? This thread is not intended as a general decoder "how to". It is all about finding the correct block for a specific truck's assembly date.

What we can tell you from you engine assembly code is:
V engine assembly plant, Flint
12 month, December
21 21st day of December
YH The suffix code, tells us the application it was assembled for. In this case either
67 C10-20 327 with three speed automatic (TH400)
or
68 C20-30 327 wih a three speed automatic (TH40)

But without a casting date I can't tell you if it is a 67 or 68 block. It could very well have been assembled in December of 66 (67MY) or December of 67 (68MY). The casting date is the "key" to determining the year of the motor.

The thread above stresses too heavily the casting number when in fact it dosen't matter, if the engine assembly code and casting date match the vehicle build. Of course you want to confirm the casting number usage to ensure it is not a restamp or undocumented suffix code reuse by the engine assembly plant.

[67 cst swb]

Tim, I was mostly wanting it to be verified that this is not a V 1 22 IYH (edit, thinking about this statement. it would have to be a V0122xxx to be a January 22... nevermind)
I wasn't even sure that was possible. It was just one of those moments that I wanted a responsible adult to walk in the room and say we were on the right track.

As far as my focus on the casting number, It is more of a concluding that all V = Flint 327's are a 3892657 block (???) and because the general public knows the cast numbers in finding and having a block.
If I state I am looking for a xxxx code block, most people will not look for the info. If I make it specific to a block, people generally know where that is, if they see they have a 3892657 block they may
be curious to locate the other 2 needed/important numbers. If V stamped 327's could be a different block casting number, then I am all wet and shooting myself in the foot. So, my asking for the
block casting is more of a research/verification that I might be onto something. Unless there is something already known and Im just catching up or that I totally wrong and just haven't figured it out yet.

[Redline novdog]

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

Tim, I was mostly wanting it to be verified that this is not a V 1 22 IYH (edit, thinking about this statement. it would have to be a V0122xxx to be a January 22... nevermind)
I wasn't even sure that was possible. It was just one of those moments that I wanted a responsible adult to walk in the room and say we were on the right track.

As far as my focus on the casting number, It is more of a concluding that all V = Flint 327's are a 3892657 block (???) and because the general public knows the cast numbers in finding and having a block.
If I state I am looking for a xxxx code block, most people will not look for the info. If I make it specific to a block, people generally know where that is, if they see they have a 3892657 block they may
be curious to locate the other 2 needed/important numbers. If V stamped 327's could be a different block casting number, then I am all wet and shooting myself in the foot. So, my asking for the
block casting is more of a research/verification that I might be onto something. Unless there is something already known and Im just catching up or that I totally wrong and just haven't figured it out yet.

Build or not.I'll get the cast# and date off the drivers side cylinder head now I know you are after info !

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

I really don't want to hijack this thread but man I am so confused after reading this thread... Can somebody tell me what this engine is?... It looks to me like it says VT22IYH

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

Well, Im thinking it is
V = Flint, Mich
12 = Dec
21 = 21st
YH = Turbo-Hydro trans

Do you have the Casting number (rear drivers side on trans mount flange) or the casting date (rear passenger side on trans mount flange) see post #23 by FirstOwner69 in this thread for locations.
and... Might this engine be for sale? I am very interested to see the casting date and block casting number.

Hopefully SS Tim will reply shortly.

Originally Posted by SS Tim

What are you confused about? This thread is not intended as a general decoder "how to". It is all about finding the correct block for a specific truck's assembly date.

What we can tell you from you engine assembly code is:
V engine assembly plant, Flint
12 month, December
21 21st day of December
YH The suffix code, tells us the application it was assembled for. In this case either
67 C10-20 327 with three speed automatic (TH400)
or
68 C20-30 327 wih a three speed automatic (TH40)

But without a casting date I can't tell you if it is a 67 or 68 block. It could very well have been assembled in December of 66 (67MY) or December of 67 (68MY). The casting date is the "key" to determining the year of the motor.

The thread above stresses too heavily the casting number when in fact it dosen't matter, if the engine assembly code and casting date match the vehicle build. Of course you want to confirm the casting number usage to ensure it is not a restamp or undocumented suffix code reuse by the engine assembly plant.

Ok... so the only other numbers I can see for now because the engine is in the truck is on the rear of the engine top by where the transmission mounts...

Drivers side says 3892657 and on the right side 1166...

[SS Tim]

Thanks for following up with the numbers!
Exactly what I expected to find. A December (l) 16th (16) 1966 (6) cast block with the previously decoded December 21st 1966 assembly date. The fact that it is both a YH and a ...657 block very strongly supports that narrowing the search to only ...657 blocks is going to yield "67 cst swb" a correct block. Of course he might just turn up a 67 Camaro Z28 block or a 67 Camaro SS350 block instead. :-)

Now Elliot949, Do you have a POP (Protect-O-Plate) or a build sheet to support that as the original engine assembly code?