Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

still1graphics · 03-26-2015, 04:30 PM

Hi, i am having trouble finding out what size my engine is??? It came out of a 69' chevy c10 pickup. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

#'s on the side of the block:
F0424PP

I was told it is the original motor out of this truck??? But i can't figure out what size it is?? 230 or 292..... or something else???

russgoodman · 03-26-2015, 05:15 PM

It will either be a 250 or a 292. Look at the fuel pump - if its in front of the pass side motor mount its a 250.

lowrodderchev · 03-26-2015, 05:21 PM

not sure on the 230 but the 292 has a taller set of side covers

still1graphics · 03-26-2015, 06:50 PM

I also have this one I'm trying to figure out?
It's in my 63' chevy c10 Truck.
Inline 6.

Please help me figure this engine size out along with my
Other motor in my 69' (# above)

Thanks for the help! !!

70gmcjimmy · 03-26-2015, 08:35 PM

You might try reading this page, it wasn't great help on my 2 I-6 engines, but I did learn a little bit about them. Also reportedly the number cast into the block behind the dipstick is the date the block was cast. For instance the one in my '55, which I believe is a 230, has K 9 4 cast there. K is the 11th number of the alphabet so that means November. 9 means the 9th of the month and 4 probably means 1964 but it could mean 1974 but I don't think so since I think it is a 230.

http://www.novaresource.org/codes.htm

Hope this helps. DAC

**mr48chev** · 03-27-2015, 10:42 AM

As a couple of the guys said the location of the fuel pump is the quick positive indicator of a 292 compared to the smaller engines.
I can't find my 250 engine photos right now but this is the right side of the 292 destined for my 48. Note that the motor mount is between the fuel pump and distributor and the just over six inch height of the side covers.

Also the 292 usually has a large bypass hose from the head to the fuel pump

That you don't see on the smaller engines.

Left side of 68 292.

Here is a listing of many Chevrolet six cylinder casting numbers that is worth bookmarking
http://www.adchevy.com/info/6-cylind...asting-numbers

OrrieG · 03-27-2015, 02:36 PM

Pretty sure that bi-pass hose goes to the water pump....

03-26-2015, 04:30 PM	#1
still1graphics Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia, Sc Posts: 57	Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 Hi, i am having trouble finding out what size my engine is??? It came out of a 69' chevy c10 pickup. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! #'s on the side of the block: F0424PP I was told it is the original motor out of this truck??? But i can't figure out what size it is?? 230 or 292..... or something else???

03-26-2015, 05:15 PM	#2
russgoodman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cache, OK Posts: 458	Re: Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 It will either be a 250 or a 292. Look at the fuel pump - if its in front of the pass side motor mount its a 250. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet - Build thread > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593554 2008 GMC Sierra Denali - 6.2L AWD - my daily 2011 Ford Flex Limited - Ecoboost AWD - wife's daily 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T - 63K miles - Strip/Street car 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, 53K miles

03-26-2015, 05:21 PM	#3
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 not sure on the 230 but the 292 has a taller set of side covers __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

03-26-2015, 06:50 PM	#4
still1graphics Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia, Sc Posts: 57	Re: Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 I also have this one I'm trying to figure out? It's in my 63' chevy c10 Truck. Inline 6. Please help me figure this engine size out along with my Other motor in my 69' (# above) Thanks for the help! !! Attached Images

03-26-2015, 08:35 PM	#5
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 You might try reading this page, it wasn't great help on my 2 I-6 engines, but I did learn a little bit about them. Also reportedly the number cast into the block behind the dipstick is the date the block was cast. For instance the one in my '55, which I believe is a 230, has K 9 4 cast there. K is the 11th number of the alphabet so that means November. 9 means the 9th of the month and 4 probably means 1964 but it could mean 1974 but I don't think so since I think it is a 230. http://www.novaresource.org/codes.htm Hope this helps. DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

03-27-2015, 10:42 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	Re: Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 As a couple of the guys said the location of the fuel pump is the quick positive indicator of a 292 compared to the smaller engines. I can't find my 250 engine photos right now but this is the right side of the 292 destined for my 48. Note that the motor mount is between the fuel pump and distributor and the just over six inch height of the side covers. Also the 292 usually has a large bypass hose from the head to the fuel pump That you don't see on the smaller engines. Left side of 68 292. Here is a listing of many Chevrolet six cylinder casting numbers that is worth bookmarking http://www.adchevy.com/info/6-cylind...asting-numbers __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-27-2015, 02:36 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Help Decoding a Inline 6 engine code??? 230 or 292 Pretty sure that bi-pass hose goes to the water pump.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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