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Original engine?
Hi guys,
Out of curiosity how do I find out if the engine in my truck is the original engine? I have attached 2 pictures. Truck is a 1972 Chevy C20. ![]() ![]()
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Re: Original engine?
Get the numbers and letters off the block. See the highlighted area in your pic below... You can go to a couple different websites that will help you de-code it.
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Re: Original engine?
I'll try again?
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Re: Original engine?
Great, thank you!
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Re: Original engine?
To pin point it you'll also need the casting number (rear deck drivers side) and the date code (rear deck passengers side just below the distributer.
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Re: Original engine?
Might find some helpful information in a thread I was posting to yesterday.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553647
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Re: Original engine?
Thanks for the help guys!
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Re: Original engine?
The only way to tell is if you have the protecto plate or build sheet.
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Re: Original engine?
Have you ever seen an engine build code written in on a build sheet? All I can remember seeing is the typed RPO and the suffix code like this box 11 example.
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