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Scorp · 12-13-2006, 02:34 PM

Ok I may have been duped. The old man I bought the burb from told me it had the original engine. I am adding a pic below because everything looks correct to me. I went to autozone to get stuff for a tuneup. The plugs and plug wires I got for a 1971 Suburban 350 would not work on my engine. So I went back and he got me plugs and plug wires for a 75ish 350 block. These worked. So I am feeling a little disapointed now.

Can someone tell me where the engine would be stamped or any other ways to identify if this is indeed the original engine, or if the autozone guy is right?

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

bagged91 · 12-13-2006, 02:53 PM

If that is the case, it sounds like maybe your distributor may be an HEI instead of the original points dist that the 71 came with. Can't tell though because your aircleaner is blocking the view. The quickest way to tell is if you have a seperate coil, then you have points, if the coil is mounted on top of the dist. cap, then you have HEI...

Scorp · 12-13-2006, 02:56 PM

thanks bagged, I have a seperate coil. I did a search on the forum, which I should have done first I guess. I will use these other threads to do some investigating. Thanks though.

**JDL** · 12-13-2006, 08:20 PM

can you get the numbers and letters here. that will help ID your engin

LonghornJeff · 12-13-2006, 08:48 PM

Im betting Autozone sold you the wrong wires or you have HEI....

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-14-2006, 05:33 AM

As JDL suggested the stamped information can be used for identification of the engine. Part of the stampings, (last 3 letters) is the suffix code and can be very helpful if looked up. Here is a link to a site that lists suffix codes:

http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html

The engine outwardly has a lot of the original parts so it would be possible that the engine is original.

Jim

Scorp · 12-16-2006, 04:23 PM

ok guys trying to decipher what I have. My number is V0927XD. If I am right it goes like this?

V=Flint
0927= September 27th
XD= 1969 4 bolt main 350

Am I correct?

**JDL** · 12-16-2006, 08:18 PM

Code Year CID Vehicle HP RPO Trans Carb Comments

XD 63 327 Truck 185 Base Manual 2-Brl Service replacement engine

XD 64 327 Truck 185 Base Manual 2-Brl Service replacement engine

XD 69 350 Truck 255 LS-9 T-H 400 4-Brl

I would say that it is a 69 350 from a truck 255 horse turbo 400 trans with a 4 barel carb

Scorp · 12-16-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDL

I would say that it is a 69 350 from a truck 255 horse turbo 400 trans with a 4 barel carb

And I would say this is the original engine and this makes me happy!

bguild · 06-10-2008, 02:10 PM

Okay what is my 350 out of??
v1218txd

**JDL** · 06-10-2008, 09:08 PM

Code Year CID Vehicle HP RPO Trans Carb Comments

TXD 75 350 Truck 160 LS-9 Manual 4-Brl C-20 & C-30

TXD 76 350 Truck 165 LS-9 TH 350 4-Brl C-20 & C-30

TXD 77 350 Truck 165 LS-9 TH 350 4-Brl C-20 & C-30

bguild · 06-11-2008, 09:19 AM

Thank you for your help.. This will make my search for new headers much easier.

12-13-2006, 02:34 PM	#1
Scorp Online Painter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 413	Help on identifying engine. Ok I may have been duped. The old man I bought the burb from told me it had the original engine. I am adding a pic below because everything looks correct to me. I went to autozone to get stuff for a tuneup. The plugs and plug wires I got for a 1971 Suburban 350 would not work on my engine. So I went back and he got me plugs and plug wires for a 75ish 350 block. These worked. So I am feeling a little disapointed now. Can someone tell me where the engine would be stamped or any other ways to identify if this is indeed the original engine, or if the autozone guy is right? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. Last edited by Scorp; 12-13-2006 at 02:34 PM.

12-13-2006, 02:53 PM	#2
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Re: Help on identifying engine. If that is the case, it sounds like maybe your distributor may be an HEI instead of the original points dist that the 71 came with. Can't tell though because your aircleaner is blocking the view. The quickest way to tell is if you have a seperate coil, then you have points, if the coil is mounted on top of the dist. cap, then you have HEI... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

12-13-2006, 02:56 PM	#3
Scorp Online Painter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 413	Re: Help on identifying engine. thanks bagged, I have a seperate coil. I did a search on the forum, which I should have done first I guess. I will use these other threads to do some investigating. Thanks though.

12-13-2006, 08:20 PM	#4
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,848	Re: Help on identifying engine. can you get the numbers and letters here. that will help ID your engin __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

12-13-2006, 08:48 PM	#5
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12-14-2006, 05:33 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Help on identifying engine. As JDL suggested the stamped information can be used for identification of the engine. Part of the stampings, (last 3 letters) is the suffix code and can be very helpful if looked up. Here is a link to a site that lists suffix codes: http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html The engine outwardly has a lot of the original parts so it would be possible that the engine is original. Jim

12-16-2006, 04:23 PM	#7
Scorp Online Painter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 413	Re: Help on identifying engine. ok guys trying to decipher what I have. My number is V0927XD. If I am right it goes like this? V=Flint 0927= September 27th XD= 1969 4 bolt main 350 Am I correct? Last edited by Scorp; 12-16-2006 at 04:39 PM.

12-16-2006, 08:18 PM	#8
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,848	Re: Help on identifying engine. Code Year CID Vehicle HP RPO Trans Carb Comments XD 63 327 Truck 185 Base Manual 2-Brl Service replacement engine XD 64 327 Truck 185 Base Manual 2-Brl Service replacement engine XD 69 350 Truck 255 LS-9 T-H 400 4-Brl I would say that it is a 69 350 from a truck 255 horse turbo 400 trans with a 4 barel carb __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa Last edited by JDL; 12-16-2006 at 08:29 PM.

06-10-2008, 02:10 PM	#10
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Help on identifying engine. Okay what is my 350 out of?? v1218txd __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

06-10-2008, 09:08 PM	#11
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,848	Re: Help on identifying engine. Code Year CID Vehicle HP RPO Trans Carb Comments TXD 75 350 Truck 160 LS-9 Manual 4-Brl C-20 & C-30 TXD 76 350 Truck 165 LS-9 TH 350 4-Brl C-20 & C-30 TXD 77 350 Truck 165 LS-9 TH 350 4-Brl C-20 & C-30 __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

06-11-2008, 09:19 AM	#12
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Help on identifying engine. Thank you for your help.. This will make my search for new headers much easier. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED



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