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Old 12-12-2010, 10:45 PM   #1
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Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

Can someone help me identify the engine in my 67 lwb? I always thought it was a 283/powerglide truck, but now Im not sure if its a 283 or 327. The numbers on the front pad(passanger side) is VO6I3WE. I havnt been able to figure it out from this, and I cant see the rear number, due to a metal line in the way and a ton of oil and crud. Thanks

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Old 12-12-2010, 10:51 PM   #2
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Re: Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

When I look up the code WE its for a 1965 283ci or a 1969 307ci, which I guess could mean its not the original engine since its a 67 truck? Any ideas?
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Old 12-12-2010, 10:53 PM   #3
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Re: Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

The block casting number located near the top of the block near the bellhousing just behind the driver's side head would be helpful in id'ing the motor.

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Old 12-12-2010, 11:06 PM   #4
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Re: Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

Looks like a 283 to me due to the oil filler at the front, no pcv on valve covers, and if it has a road draft tube location at the back of the block.
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Old 12-12-2010, 11:14 PM   #5
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Re: Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

I thought both the 283 and 327 had the front oil fill and no pcv on valve covers?
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Old 12-12-2010, 11:20 PM   #6
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Re: Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

yes but the stamping on the front passenger pad reads WE and if i remember right W's are 283 castings, but check the code numbers on the rear drivers side of block as well and that will tell you if its a 283 or 307 for sure.
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Old 12-12-2010, 11:26 PM   #7
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Re: Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

Ok thanks, Ill try to get a better look at the rear casting numbers tomorrow. According to this http://www.gmcpauls.com/67-72_chevy.htm WE is a 67 283/powerglide
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Old 12-13-2010, 01:20 AM   #8
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Re: Can someone tell me if this engine is a 283 or 327?

Bring it over to my house and I'll figure it out.
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