Engine codes for 402 engines in 1972? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RPOZ11** · 03-14-2004, 04:23 AM

Hi all!

Just purchased a complete 1972 Cheyenne-30 Super Longhorn with a 402. This thing is very complete including the Cruise Control, Heat stove pipe and manifold heat shiled for the stove pipe!!

I have a question regarding the Factory GM Block stampings for 1972. Here is what my Block shows: T1I09TKX. Is this the correct Block? I have yet to pull the valve covers to check the head #'s, the carb shows 7042206, and even still has the Harrison radiator too!

Havent even had it 24 hours and Im looking to see what this thing might be worth....Any and All suggestions, info and the like will be greatly appreciated! Oh, and by the way, I bought this truck from the original owner: NHRA's John Force's Brother of all people!!!

Hutch · 03-14-2004, 04:58 AM

RPOZ11
The carb is correct:
http://www.blake.com/oemcarbs/gmtrucks.htm
These are the codes for the 72-1-ton 400

1-Ton KX 8 400 210 8.5:1 4-bbl TH
KX is the correct code for the truck
The first letter T refers to the towanda plant
The next two letters refer to the day of the month 11?
The next two are the month 09 Sept
I think the T is for Truck engine
the KX is the code for the model of truck.

Do not take this as fact just piecing it all together.

**RPOZ11** · 03-14-2004, 05:03 AM

Wow! COOL!!! Thanx!

The engine code stamped is T1I09TKX....There was no VIN on the block on the pad where this was! I have yet to crawl into the eng compartment to get the block casting #! As for thr "I" in the ID on the pad, I have heard stories here and there where gang stamping broke and they improvised with a similar character/shape. I am still trying to find a place that lists what you just provided! OEM carbs? You do these? Rebuilds?

72 CustomCamper · 03-14-2004, 05:05 AM

Like John said it's a 72 block, 210 horsepower and backed with a turbo 400...

Chuck

**RPOZ11** · 03-14-2004, 05:05 AM

You aslo showed 210 in the first line there above; what were you intending with that?

ok, I see now...210 HP Gotcha!

Hutch · 03-14-2004, 05:12 AM

RPOZ11
Go to this site and sekect the vin decoder and under engines select 72
http://www.americanclassic.com/
Go to this site and read about engine codes:
http://www.mortec.com/location.htm
also there is a second page to the engine codes.

**RPOZ11** · 03-14-2004, 05:15 AM

Great site LINKS! Thanx!

By the way...any facts/figures on How many were made, year by year? Models, etc?Im sure this has been asked previously and maybe a special icon/button tab on this site for production figures??? Here's an eBay auction stating under 1400 made in: 72? overall??....This one is a 350 engine truck. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=39410

No3Fan4Ever · 03-14-2004, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RPOZ11
Great site LINKS! Thanx!By the way...any facts/figures on How many were made, year by year? Models, etc?Im sure this has been asked previously and maybe a special icon/button tab on this site for production figures??? Here's an eBay auction stating under 1400 made in: 72? overall??....This one is a 350 engine truck. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=39410

Go to Andy's web site here

http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/

it will tell you everything you want to know

03-14-2004, 04:23 AM	#1
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Engine codes for 402 engines in 1972? Hi all! Just purchased a complete 1972 Cheyenne-30 Super Longhorn with a 402. This thing is very complete including the Cruise Control, Heat stove pipe and manifold heat shiled for the stove pipe!! I have a question regarding the Factory GM Block stampings for 1972. Here is what my Block shows: T1I09TKX. Is this the correct Block? I have yet to pull the valve covers to check the head #'s, the carb shows 7042206, and even still has the Harrison radiator too! Havent even had it 24 hours and Im looking to see what this thing might be worth....Any and All suggestions, info and the like will be greatly appreciated! Oh, and by the way, I bought this truck from the original owner: NHRA's John Force's Brother of all people!!! Last edited by RPOZ11; 03-14-2004 at 06:01 AM.

03-14-2004, 04:58 AM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	RPOZ11 The carb is correct: http://www.blake.com/oemcarbs/gmtrucks.htm These are the codes for the 72-1-ton 400 1-Ton KX 8 400 210 8.5:1 4-bbl TH KX is the correct code for the truck The first letter T refers to the towanda plant The next two letters refer to the day of the month 11? The next two are the month 09 Sept I think the T is for Truck engine the KX is the code for the model of truck. Do not take this as fact just piecing it all together. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-14-2004, 05:05 AM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Like John said it's a 72 block, 210 horsepower and backed with a turbo 400... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-14-2004, 05:05 AM	#5
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	You aslo showed 210 in the first line there above; what were you intending with that? ok, I see now...210 HP Gotcha! Last edited by RPOZ11; 03-14-2004 at 05:07 AM.

03-14-2004, 05:12 AM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	RPOZ11 Go to this site and sekect the vin decoder and under engines select 72 http://www.americanclassic.com/ Go to this site and read about engine codes: http://www.mortec.com/location.htm also there is a second page to the engine codes. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-14-2004, 05:03 AM	#3
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Wow! COOL!!! Thanx! The engine code stamped is T1I09TKX....There was no VIN on the block on the pad where this was! I have yet to crawl into the eng compartment to get the block casting #! As for thr "I" in the ID on the pad, I have heard stories here and there where gang stamping broke and they improvised with a similar character/shape. I am still trying to find a place that lists what you just provided! OEM carbs? You do these? Rebuilds?

03-14-2004, 05:15 AM	#7
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Great site LINKS! Thanx!By the way...any facts/figures on How many were made, year by year? Models, etc?Im sure this has been asked previously and maybe a special icon/button tab on this site for production figures??? Here's an eBay auction stating under 1400 made in: 72? overall??....This one is a 350 engine truck. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=39410 Last edited by RPOZ11; 03-14-2004 at 05:53 AM.



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