SBC Engine Block Identification
#1
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SBC Engine Block Identification
The numbers T0520HV are stamped on the tab in front of the right side head. I am of the understanding that it is a 1965 327/350 4 bolt. When I pulled the pan, it was a 2 bolt. Any help?
#5
3956618
The casting number decodes:
Years Casting CID Low Power High Power Main Caps Comments
1969 3956618 302 290 290 4 Z28
1969 3956618 327 235 235 2 fullsize
1969 3956618 350 250 350 2/4 cars
Here is the site: http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php
Years Casting CID Low Power High Power Main Caps Comments
1969 3956618 302 290 290 4 Z28
1969 3956618 327 235 235 2 fullsize
1969 3956618 350 250 350 2/4 cars
Here is the site: http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php
#7
Originally Posted by dgordner
I am having a hard time understanding why the numbers on the block up front tell me one thing and the numbers at the back of the block are telling me something else.
Dave
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go to this link..very good id's on casting no#'s
http://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm
sure this will get you in right way of reading casting no's on blocks/cranks/everything
http://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm
sure this will get you in right way of reading casting no's on blocks/cranks/everything