![]() So it seems that the engine, trans and carb could all be from 68 or 69. For example, the engine code stamping number on a Chevy 327 engine might read V0404HC: V stands for the Flint, Michigan plant. Advertisement - Upon first inspection, we spotted the medium-sized harmonic balancer. Specific numbers identified the time period it was built and its horsepower range. The Chevy small block 327-cubic-inch V-8 engine can be identified by its engine code stamping numbers. The CE block stamp year is the year the block was stamped and not for what year of car the block was destined for since a generic block for fitted engine could be used as a warranty. This code contains important information about the engine, such as the plant where it was produced and the date of production. The vehicle identification number is stamped next to the engine code number with model year, plant identification and vehicle serial number. Or I guess everything could be from 1968 and I could have a TH350 that came from a different donor car than the engine.Ĭan anyone glean any more information from the numbers? I'd really like to determine what what make/model/year of car served as the donor for this engine and transmission.Ģ839 = 283rd day of year, or October 10, 1969 The block casting number on small block and big block Chevy V8 motors is located on a ledge found at the rear of the block, most often on the drivers side. ![]() If anything, I would expect the numbers to be the other way around - the engine casting code should be earlier than the VIN model year. I'm a little confused by the fact that the block casting number suffix of "HN" seems to state that the block was cast in 1989, while the VIN states that the car was some model of 1968 Chevy. The VIN Code 18F232087 seems to decode as: I have to admit I didn't think to look up the tranny numbers yesterday. The trans is definitely a TH350, so if the engine and trans were put in together from the same donor vehicle, then it looks like I might have the 1969 engine/transmission. Choose Group to View Small Block Engine Suffix Codes. For help go to engine Code help or engine decoding FAQ. The entire engine Code contains the assembly plant, month and day along with the engine suffix Code. 1969 350 350 4 bbl turbo 350 high performanceġ968 327 250 4 bbl powerglideIt looks like I've got either the first engine (1969, 300 hp) or the 3rd engine (1968, 250 HP). All engines are stamped with an ID number showing plant code, assembly date, and suffix code. The Engine Suffix Code is stamped on a block pad located immediately forward of the right hand or passenger side cylinder head.
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