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02_GMC_97_FIII · 07-23-2007, 10:50 PM

Looking at getting some parts, rest will be hauled off to the scrapper by the owner.

Could anyone guess what engine this is? I would guess maybe a 327 or 350? Not sure if its the one original to the truck but it would be out of a '69. Gauging if it should "follow me home".

Thanks in advance!
Matt

CrashEd · 07-24-2007, 12:50 AM

Id say 283 maybe 327. Can you get the # and letters of the front pad were its cleaned off in front of the passengers side head that would tell for sure.
Ed

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-24-2007, 01:02 AM

Judging by that harmonic balancer that's a 283 or 327. It should have solid valve covers though, those engines didn't have PCV valves or breather tubes on the covers, just one crankcase breather on the back of the block.

sameyrasmea72 · 07-24-2007, 01:34 AM

Probably a 283. A 327 would would likely have a a 4bl carb. At least most of the trucks I have seen have been that way. But that is by no way set in stone, Just an observation. That # or code on that front pad would tell you for sure or you can run the casting #'s

**67 cst swb** · 07-24-2007, 01:58 AM

I'm guessing 307... A '69 V-8 with a 2bbl, that someone took out as a complete unit, gotta be a 307.
Plus, I thought they stopped 283's in '67 and 327's in '68? I could be wrong on the 327's...
The #'s from the back drivers side of the block, on the flange the trans bolts to, should be able to find out roughly what it is. then on the front passenger side, just in front of the cyl head, there are more #'s there. those should help you find out more.

**LockDoc** · 07-24-2007, 08:33 AM

... What Bryan said (numbers on back of block) then go here and check the numbers:

http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm

LockDoc

larry may · 07-24-2007, 08:37 AM

Number on r/f of the block can be figured out through this link. To tell what it is and what it came out of.

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

02_GMC_97_FIII · 07-24-2007, 09:13 AM

Thanks all for your help. I will probably be going out there one of these nights this week to part out the truck. May just have it follow me home, do some homework on it, and then either keep or boneyard it.

Thanks again,
Matt

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2007, 01:35 PM

Something isn't original here... if it came out of a 69, then the intake was added at a minimum. They stopped that fill tube in 68 whent hey dropped the 327. So just looking at it with the early intake and later valve covers makes it a crap shoot anyways.
If it turns out to be a 350, I would grab it, and then pull the timing chain and look for the 10 and the 20 cast in the block... that would make it a high nickle block, and they are bullit proof foundations.

07-23-2007, 10:50 PM	#1
02_GMC_97_FIII Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mequon, WI Posts: 186	Engine Identification? Looking at getting some parts, rest will be hauled off to the scrapper by the owner. Could anyone guess what engine this is? I would guess maybe a 327 or 350? Not sure if its the one original to the truck but it would be out of a '69. Gauging if it should "follow me home". Thanks in advance! Matt __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Shortbox, 350/TH350 '08 Chevy Trailblazer SS 6.0L AWD 400HP Last edited by 02_GMC_97_FIII; 07-23-2007 at 11:13 PM.

07-24-2007, 12:50 AM	#2
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: Engine Identification? Id say 283 maybe 327. Can you get the # and letters of the front pad were its cleaned off in front of the passengers side head that would tell for sure. Ed

07-24-2007, 01:02 AM	#3
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Engine Identification? Judging by that harmonic balancer that's a 283 or 327. It should have solid valve covers though, those engines didn't have PCV valves or breather tubes on the covers, just one crankcase breather on the back of the block. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

07-24-2007, 01:34 AM	#4
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Engine Identification? Probably a 283. A 327 would would likely have a a 4bl carb. At least most of the trucks I have seen have been that way. But that is by no way set in stone, Just an observation. That # or code on that front pad would tell you for sure or you can run the casting #'s __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

07-24-2007, 01:58 AM	#5
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Engine Identification? I'm guessing 307... A '69 V-8 with a 2bbl, that someone took out as a complete unit, gotta be a 307. Plus, I thought they stopped 283's in '67 and 327's in '68? I could be wrong on the 327's... The #'s from the back drivers side of the block, on the flange the trans bolts to, should be able to find out roughly what it is. then on the front passenger side, just in front of the cyl head, there are more #'s there. those should help you find out more. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

07-24-2007, 08:33 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,426	Re: Engine Identification? ... What Bryan said (numbers on back of block) then go here and check the numbers: http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-24-2007, 08:37 AM	#7
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Engine Identification? Number on r/f of the block can be figured out through this link. To tell what it is and what it came out of. http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html#cdate __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

07-24-2007, 09:13 AM	#8
02_GMC_97_FIII Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mequon, WI Posts: 186	Re: Engine Identification? Thanks all for your help. I will probably be going out there one of these nights this week to part out the truck. May just have it follow me home, do some homework on it, and then either keep or boneyard it. Thanks again, Matt __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Shortbox, 350/TH350 '08 Chevy Trailblazer SS 6.0L AWD 400HP

07-24-2007, 01:35 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Engine Identification? Something isn't original here... if it came out of a 69, then the intake was added at a minimum. They stopped that fill tube in 68 whent hey dropped the 327. So just looking at it with the early intake and later valve covers makes it a crap shoot anyways. If it turns out to be a 350, I would grab it, and then pull the timing chain and look for the 10 and the 20 cast in the block... that would make it a high nickle block, and they are bullit proof foundations.



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