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kxmotox247 · 03-28-2005, 02:44 PM

what they mean?
This is on a buddy's 454. It's a core motor. Just wondring if it was anything special.
3999289
GM10
H 14 74
09TSK
CF 072 3

I assume the 1974 means it's a 1974 model, right? What does the other stuff mean?
Thanks!
Josh

sdkid · 03-28-2005, 02:56 PM

My book says:
3999289: 1972-78 454 215, 235, 240, 270, 2 bolt, car & truck.

I will assume that 215, 235, 240, and 270 are the hp ratings. Can't help for the rest of the numbers.

shifty · 03-28-2005, 02:56 PM

3999289 == 454, 270 HP ( '72 Corvette?)

Not sure what the other stuff means.

kxmotox247 · 03-28-2005, 05:02 PM

Thanks for checking guys. He wants $400 for it. I'm a little leary about buying it. It was in a mid 80's chevy truck but he was pretty sure someone swapped it into the truck. He said that it belonged to a friend and that they heard a bunch of noise and the the truck stopped moving but the engine kept running even with the noises. They quickly shut it off. The motor was later pulled and that's how it sits. He said that they've noticed that the flywheel is cracked? I'm looking for a builder. Maybe if the motor had come off as having more of a performance potential I would feel better about chancing my money. Could have a broken crank or worse. Who knows.
Thanks for your time.

**GSFMECH** · 03-28-2005, 08:37 PM

That cracked flywheel could have been all the noise was. I've seen them make terrible racket before especially if it is cracked thru where the torque converter bolts on and lets the converter float around. It probably cratered the front pump in the trans and that would be why it quit moving. There is a good chance the motor is OK.

kxmotox247 · 03-29-2005, 12:28 AM

Hmmmmmm.....
It might just be worth picking up. I can't imagine it would stay running with a broken crank?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSFMECH

That cracked flywheel could have been all the noise was. I've seen them make terrible racket before especially if it is cracked thru where the torque converter bolts on and lets the converter float around. It probably cratered the front pump in the trans and that would be why it quit moving. There is a good chance the motor is OK.

03-28-2005, 02:44 PM	#1
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Big Block Casting Codes - Can someone tell me what they mean? This is on a buddy's 454. It's a core motor. Just wondring if it was anything special. 3999289 GM10 H 14 74 09TSK CF 072 3 I assume the 1974 means it's a 1974 model, right? What does the other stuff mean? Thanks! Josh __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

03-28-2005, 02:56 PM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	My book says: 3999289: 1972-78 454 215, 235, 240, 270, 2 bolt, car & truck. I will assume that 215, 235, 240, and 270 are the hp ratings. Can't help for the rest of the numbers. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-28-2005, 02:56 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	3999289 == 454, 270 HP ( '72 Corvette?) Not sure what the other stuff means. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-28-2005, 05:02 PM	#4
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Thanks for checking guys. He wants $400 for it. I'm a little leary about buying it. It was in a mid 80's chevy truck but he was pretty sure someone swapped it into the truck. He said that it belonged to a friend and that they heard a bunch of noise and the the truck stopped moving but the engine kept running even with the noises. They quickly shut it off. The motor was later pulled and that's how it sits. He said that they've noticed that the flywheel is cracked? I'm looking for a builder. Maybe if the motor had come off as having more of a performance potential I would feel better about chancing my money. Could have a broken crank or worse. Who knows. Thanks for your time. __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

03-28-2005, 08:37 PM	#5
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	That cracked flywheel could have been all the noise was. I've seen them make terrible racket before especially if it is cracked thru where the torque converter bolts on and lets the converter float around. It probably cratered the front pump in the trans and that would be why it quit moving. There is a good chance the motor is OK. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com



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