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Chevy Small Block Engine ID Your Chevrolet small block engine comes with two sets of codes: the engine code and the partial VIN code. Each one can tell you a lot about your engine. Let’s find out what you can learn and how to decode each one! Engine Code Your engine code is an eight-digit number found on the passenger side of the engine.Mar 11, 2009 · 1 post · Joined 2010. #6 · May 15, 2010. i have a small block 3970010. lg1969 said: It's used on 69' 302 Z/28 4 bolt main. 327 truck and industrial. 350 from 1969 - 1980. The block can be either 2 or 4 bolt main. You have to look at suffix letter in front of the block on the pass. side. Behind the alt. The 3970010 block casting number was used from 1969-1979.... But the "AAB" code narrows it down to the 1976 model C-60 (big truck chassis) like a grain truck, heating oil delivery truck, Fire tanker truck, etc. So block is a 1976. Listed as 8.5-1, but will actually measure out a bit lower than that, more like 8.1-8.2:1.Harmonic Balancer. HI GUYS, I'M JUST GOING THROUGH AN ENGINE THAT I PICKED UP A WHILE BACK. THE BLOCK ID # IS 3970010 WHICH IS A 350 USED FROM 1969-1980 ACCORDING TO MY BOOKS "chevy small block interchange manual" and "chevy small block parts interchange manual". THE # ON THE HEADS IS 462624 USED ON 350 FROM 1975-1986 FROM SAME BOOKS.C3 General - Block casting GM 41 3970010 with a 78 date code. Whats GM 41 mean? Thanks - I have a 69 with a block cast as GM 41 3970010 I believe its a 1978 block (J 78) and it has the smaller front pad, which is blank. The dipstick is on the drivers side. No made in Mexico script either in the back. Did all the 010...R. Ray J Neal Discussion starter. 26 posts · Joined 2008. #6 ·May 16, 2008. Based on the suffix TJA I found it is one of two motors. 1973, 160hp conversion cab truck, or 1979, 165hp forward cab w/ AT. Based on the 3998991 heads (1972/1973) I would think it is the 160HP model. So Pretty much LOW compression motor.Casey, One: the 3970010 is a medium journal main diameter block, the 1967 and earlier small blocks were small journal. Your hopes of it being a 65 Vette motor are for naught. 3970010 could NOT possibly have been in a …Apr 11, 2021 · Chevy 350 Details about GM 3970010 Small Block Chevy 350 Bare Block 4 Bolt 4.030 Bore I-20-6 Date. Where is the serial number on an engine block? The engine serial number is on a metal plate attached to the block, typically found on the left-hand side of the engine. 1 post · Joined 2008. #1 · Aug 3, 2008. I have recently aquired a chevy small block and I'm having trouble finding out exactly what it is. I have found Four numbers. 3970010 along with "hecho en mexico" on the back drivers side. 254 on the back passenger side. 010 on the drivers side in front of the oil filter. and the engine code is "MK01800."This is the cylinder block in the 57 wagon in my profile photo. I took the pictures during final assembly of the engine. It is important to note that this block is NOT a 4 bolt block. It is a 2 bolt original 327 block, although I understand that 3970010 was also used for 302's and 350's which also have a 4" bore. Driver.Apr 14, 1999. 25,167. Bismarck, North Dakota. They are basically the same. Chevy made both castings and used them pretty much interchangeably over the years. The 3970010 seems to have been made in much larger numbers than the 3970014. Jan 15, 2008. #3.302 BLOCK 3970010. Jump to Latest Follow ... Help I bought a 1969 Z28 with the wrong short block, I would like to put the correct short block back in the car to make the car a matching number car. ... A forum community dedicated to 1st generation Chevy Camaros owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, builds ...I just bought a chevy 350 as a builder. Complete long block for $100. Any way I got the motor out of a 1982 el camino. I don't think it was original, i.e. they only came with 305's that year, as far as I know. The casting number on the block is 3970010. From the stuff I read it could be a 1969 to 1979 350 2 or 4 bolt ( this one is a 2 bolt ).Mar 6, 2013 · Re: Help identifying engine. 3970010. « Reply #4 on: March 18, 2013, 11:27:25 AM ». The 3970010 block is probably the most common "350" block there is. As stated it can be any 4.00" bore motor of the 3 possible. More than likely its a 350 that someone has changed the timing cover on, or maybe a car engine. If it has a 6" harmonic balancer it ... The Cheverolet 283 small-block engine was first produced in 1957, generating between 185 and 283 HP, and maxed out at 315 HP in 1961. This engine became famous as the basis for lar...

Harmonic Balancer. HI GUYS, I'M JUST GOING THROUGH AN ENGINE THAT I PICKED UP A WHILE BACK. THE BLOCK ID # IS 3970010 WHICH IS A 350 USED FROM 1969-1980 ACCORDING TO MY BOOKS "chevy small block interchange manual" and "chevy small block parts interchange manual". THE # ON THE HEADS IS 462624 USED ON 350 FROM 1975-1986 FROM SAME BOOKS.Oct 25, 2010 · It is a 3970010 four bolt block which sounds like it was produced from 69-79. It appears to be a higher nickel block as it has the 010 casted behind the timing chain cover and the back of the block above the crankshaft flywheel flange. Be nice to know what year it was casted. I have 3 E 17 on the right side between the frost plugs. High Nickel GM #3970010 Engine Block "010 020" Marked Block decoding High Nickel! I estimate this motor makes around 420hp at 5500rpm and around 450ft lbs torque. The balance is also correct 8" GM balancer correct for the timing cover.302 BLOCK 3970010. Jump to Latest Follow ... Help I bought a 1969 Z28 with the wrong short block, I would like to put the correct short block back in the car to make the car a matching number car. ... A forum community dedicated to 1st generation Chevy Camaros owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, builds ...This Casting number is usually found at the rear of the block on the left or drivers side on top of the bellhousing flange. Choose Group to View Engine Block Codes Select Block Casting Group ALL Block Codes 262, 265, 267 302, 305 or 307 327 350 400

The #3970010 block casting number is for a 4.00" bore block, so because of that block casting number and the 4.00" bore that eliminates the chance of it being a 305. You've got a 1974 350, likely a 4-bolt main as it was for HD and Police use and came with a Turbo Hydramatic 400 transmission. ... How to decode Chevy Engine Codes . Save …1 post · Joined 2008. #1 · Aug 3, 2008. I have recently aquired a chevy small block and I'm having trouble finding out exactly what it is. I have found Four numbers. 3970010 along with "hecho en mexico" on the back drivers side. 254 on the back passenger side. 010 on the drivers side in front of the oil filter. and the engine code is "MK01800."…

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