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Ilike 72"s · 04-26-2008, 08:04 AM

Yesterday I started on my new project of bringing back to life a 1970 short step 2 wheel drive. Removed the box, then removed the engine. I found why it was in the barn. Can any one tell me what these heads are by the numbers in the pictures?

CG · 04-26-2008, 08:10 AM

333882.....74-80...350/400......76cc chambers

Looked it up on Mortec.com

HoupPhotography · 04-26-2008, 08:12 AM

I THINK those are 283 heads...? Do you know what type of motor is in there or that's what your trying to figure out?

Ilike 72"s · 04-26-2008, 08:21 AM

It was in this pickup when I bought it . ## show it came with a six, so I'm un sure what it is. I was thinking of using the heads on up to the carb on another block that I have. Depends what I have.

toomanytoyz · 04-26-2008, 08:24 AM

Look's Like a Good Start, Good Luck with it, Look forward to more Pics & Detail...............

Rick

CG · 04-26-2008, 08:37 AM

If I read the numbers right on your block picture here is what it is.

3970014....350...70-76...2 or 4

chevychase · 04-26-2008, 09:48 AM

The 882's are definitely a 350/400 head from the smog era (1974-80) and don't get too much love as a performance head. I'd use them on a cruiser if you didn't have to put any $ into them.

68,69 K20 · 04-26-2008, 12:39 PM

Looks like a nice project, good luck.

Joe67 · 04-26-2008, 03:05 PM

Nice truck

Here is some info I dug up on the heads:

Casting | No Years | CID | Intake | Exhaust | CC
333882 | 1970-80 | 350/400 | 1.94 | 1.5 | 76

http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...es.asp?group=6

72BlckButy · 04-26-2008, 03:14 PM

What a score!

Mint68 · 04-26-2008, 04:39 PM

Its a good thing the motor had problems, it helped keep the truck in real good shape.

Ilike 72"s · 04-26-2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the ID help guys. It came with another block and heads. I'll tear it down this weekend to see what it's made of.

Brad · 04-26-2008, 05:26 PM

It looks like you only like 72's so I'll come by this weekend and pick that old junk truck up from you.

Looks like a sweet project!

Houston54 · 04-26-2008, 06:14 PM

The 882 heads have reputation of cracking between the valve seats. Instead of putting any money back into the heads you might want to find some replacements. The 993 casting is a better bet for durability but some 441 or 487 castings would give you better flow/performance.

Have fun with your new project. It does not look like it needs too much to be back on the road.

Ilike 72"s · 04-26-2008, 07:59 PM

Tonight I will pull the covers off the spare engine and see what ## it has on the heads.

chevychase · 04-26-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilike 72"s

Tonight I will pull the covers off the spare engine and see what ## it has on the heads.

Cool, let us know what you find!

Gray Ghost · 04-26-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston54

The 882 heads have reputation of cracking between the valve seats. Instead of putting any money back into the heads you might want to find some replacements. The 993 casting is a better bet for durability but some 441 or 487 castings would give you better flow/performance.

Have fun with your new project. It does not look like it needs too much to be back on the road.

They sure do...I'd steer clear of those. I got 993's on mine and love them. The builder told me they flowed very well for a stock head and he wasn't lyin'!

67c-10Texas · 04-26-2008, 09:15 PM

don't knock 882 heads. have used them alot in the past making some great horsepower. granted they are not the same as newer cheaper heads they are still good. slap some screwin studs and new valves and some domed topped 10.5 pistons and with the reight springs you will have a 7200 rpm. the 76cc heads are for the smog cars but can be built to be a very low buck continder. just my 2 cents.

Ilike 72"s · 04-26-2008, 10:13 PM

took the covers off the other engine. Same heads, different block.

jorgensensc · 04-26-2008, 10:29 PM

That one shows to be a 77-79 350 2 or 4 bolt block.

chevychase · 04-26-2008, 10:29 PM

ha ha... jorgensensc beat me to it!

Ilike 72"s · 04-26-2008, 10:33 PM

I'll have to pull it apart to check it out and clean it up after work tonight. Hope it's a 4 bolt.

Ilike 72"s · 04-27-2008, 06:19 AM

I was searching for another engine option today and came across a 350 runner that he said came out of a early 70's pickup. I gave $100 for it. What do these ## tell it is??

powell72 · 04-27-2008, 06:29 AM

I don't know about the years but a 3970010 is a 350 that usually is a four bolt block. But not always.

Ilike 72"s · 04-27-2008, 06:32 AM

I'll know sunday if its a 4 bolt. I'm going to tear it down and rebuild this one.

04-26-2008, 08:04 AM	#1
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Barn find resurrection Yesterday I started on my new project of bringing back to life a 1970 short step 2 wheel drive. Removed the box, then removed the engine. I found why it was in the barn. Can any one tell me what these heads are by the numbers in the pictures? Attached Images

04-26-2008, 08:10 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,817	Re: Barn find resurrection 333882.....74-80...350/400......76cc chambers Looked it up on Mortec.com

04-26-2008, 08:12 AM	#3
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: Barn find resurrection I THINK those are 283 heads...? Do you know what type of motor is in there or that's what your trying to figure out? __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

04-26-2008, 08:21 AM	#4
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Barn find resurrection It was in this pickup when I bought it . ## show it came with a six, so I'm un sure what it is. I was thinking of using the heads on up to the carb on another block that I have. Depends what I have. Attached Images

04-26-2008, 08:24 AM	#5
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Barn find resurrection Look's Like a Good Start, Good Luck with it, Look forward to more Pics & Detail............... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

04-26-2008, 08:37 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,817	Re: Barn find resurrection If I read the numbers right on your block picture here is what it is. 3970014....350...70-76...2 or 4

04-26-2008, 09:48 AM	#7
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Barn find resurrection The 882's are definitely a 350/400 head from the smog era (1974-80) and don't get too much love as a performance head. I'd use them on a cruiser if you didn't have to put any $ into them.

04-26-2008, 12:39 PM	#8
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Barn find resurrection Looks like a nice project, good luck. __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

04-26-2008, 03:05 PM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Barn find resurrection Nice truck Here is some info I dug up on the heads: Casting \| No Years \| CID \| Intake \| Exhaust \| CC 333882 \| 1970-80 \| 350/400 \| 1.94 \| 1.5 \| 76 http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...es.asp?group=6 __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-26-2008, 03:14 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Barn find resurrection What a score! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-26-2008, 04:39 PM	#11
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Barn find resurrection Its a good thing the motor had problems, it helped keep the truck in real good shape.

04-26-2008, 05:09 PM	#12
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Barn find resurrection Thanks for the ID help guys. It came with another block and heads. I'll tear it down this weekend to see what it's made of.

04-26-2008, 05:26 PM	#13
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Barn find resurrection It looks like you only like 72's so I'll come by this weekend and pick that old junk truck up from you. Looks like a sweet project! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

04-26-2008, 06:14 PM	#14
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: Barn find resurrection The 882 heads have reputation of cracking between the valve seats. Instead of putting any money back into the heads you might want to find some replacements. The 993 casting is a better bet for durability but some 441 or 487 castings would give you better flow/performance. Have fun with your new project. It does not look like it needs too much to be back on the road.

04-26-2008, 07:59 PM	#15
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Barn find resurrection Tonight I will pull the covers off the spare engine and see what ## it has on the heads.



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04-26-2008, 09:15 PM	#18
67c-10Texas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 259	Re: Barn find resurrection don't knock 882 heads. have used them alot in the past making some great horsepower. granted they are not the same as newer cheaper heads they are still good. slap some screwin studs and new valves and some domed topped 10.5 pistons and with the reight springs you will have a 7200 rpm. the 76cc heads are for the smog cars but can be built to be a very low buck continder. just my 2 cents.

04-26-2008, 10:13 PM	#19
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Barn find resurrection took the covers off the other engine. Same heads, different block. Attached Images

04-26-2008, 10:29 PM	#20
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Barn find resurrection That one shows to be a 77-79 350 2 or 4 bolt block. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

04-26-2008, 10:29 PM	#21
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Barn find resurrection ha ha... jorgensensc beat me to it! Last edited by chevychase; 04-26-2008 at 10:33 PM.

04-26-2008, 10:33 PM	#22
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Barn find resurrection I'll have to pull it apart to check it out and clean it up after work tonight. Hope it's a 4 bolt.

04-27-2008, 06:19 AM	#23
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Barn find resurrection I was searching for another engine option today and came across a 350 runner that he said came out of a early 70's pickup. I gave $100 for it. What do these ## tell it is?? Attached Images

04-27-2008, 06:29 AM	#24
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Barn find resurrection I don't know about the years but a 3970010 is a 350 that usually is a four bolt block. But not always. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-27-2008, 06:32 AM	#25
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Barn find resurrection I'll know sunday if its a 4 bolt. I'm going to tear it down and rebuild this one.

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