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Old 11-27-2012, 05:33 PM   #1
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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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Old 11-27-2012, 05:52 PM   #2
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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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Old 11-27-2012, 05:58 PM   #3
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I'll try again?
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Old 11-27-2012, 05:59 PM   #4
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Re: Original engine?

Great, thank you!
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Old 11-27-2012, 06:06 PM   #5
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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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Old 11-27-2012, 06:37 PM   #6
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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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Old 11-28-2012, 11:33 AM   #7
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Thanks for the help guys!
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Old 11-28-2012, 05:55 PM   #8
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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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Old 11-28-2012, 06:35 PM   #9
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The only way to tell is if you have the protecto plate or build sheet.
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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